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Would be "BB gun" robber desperate after being held responsible for drugs loss, court hears
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing on 19 June 2017, 39‑year‑old Alan Daly pleaded guilty to attempted robbery at Dunnes Stores, Ongar Village, on 13 March 2016. Daly, who had 13 prior convictions, was armed with an imitation firearm described as a "BB gun" and a co‑accused carried a knife. The pair entered the store with balaclavas, but Daly remained at the door while the co‑accused approached the tills. Staff alerted security, who pursued the men. Both fled empty‑handed and were arrested in a car that had been taken from its owners' house earlier that day. Garda Peter Foley recovered the imitation firearm, a large kitchen knife and balaclava. Daly's defence argued he had been compelled by criminals to repay a drug‑related debt and had acted in desperation after being assaulted. The judge adjourned sentencing to allow further consideration of the case and reports.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Would be "BB gun" robber desperate after being held responsible for drugs loss, court hears. Charges or matters: attempted robbery at Dunnes Stores, Ongar Village on March 13, 2016; possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit robbery, unlawful taking of a car and driving without insurance on the same date. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- March 13, 2016 Incident
- 2017-06-19 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: attempted robbery at Dunnes Stores, Ongar Village on March 13, 2016; possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit robbery, unlawful taking of a car and driving without insurance on the same date (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Karen O'Connor adjourned sentencing until next week to allow her consider the case and read reports handed into court.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft
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