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Balance of sentence suspended for would-be "BB gun" robber
Summary
Alan Daly, 39, was sentenced to three years for attempted robbery at Dunnes Stores, Ongar Village, on 13 March 2016. He pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit robbery, unlawful taking of a car and driving without insurance on the same date. The court backdated the sentence to the day he entered custody and suspended the remaining portion. Daly, who had 13 prior convictions, was armed with a "BB gun" while his co‑accused carried a knife. They entered the store, kept the door open, and attempted to force staff to open the tills, but fled empty‑handed after staff alerted security. Gardaí pursued them, intercepted the getaway car, and recovered the imitation firearm, a knife and balaclava. Daly had been in custody since the offence and had used his time productively, according to the judge. The suspended sentence allows him to continue rehabilitation and move on from addiction.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Balance of sentence suspended for would-be "BB gun" robber. 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: sentence
When:
- March 13, 2016 Incident
- 2017-06-27 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 O'Connor imposed a three year sentence which she backdated to when he went into custody and suspended the balance of the sentence from today.
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