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Woman jailed for robbery involving "extreme and wanton violence"

Date
2018-01-19

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Clodagh Forde, aged 19, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for her role in a violent robbery that left victim Kevin Carthy with a broken eye socket and other injuries. The robbery took place on 17 May 2016 at Palace Place, Dublin, when a group attacked Carthy in a lane‑way, kicking and punching him while he lay on the ground. Forde, who had previously served a suspended sentence, pleaded guilty to the robbery. She was described by Judge Melanie Greally as an intelligent person with potential but prone to extreme violence, and she had eight prior robbery convictions, most committed as a juvenile. The assault caused Carthy severe physical harm, including a fractured eye socket, bruising, swelling, and lasting back pain. He suffered a financial loss of about €14,000, and his victim impact statement expressed fear, humiliation, and a sense that the robbery was motivated by sport rather than desperation.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman jailed for robbery involving "extreme and wanton violence". Charges or matters: the robbery of Kevin Carthy at Palace Place, Dublin city centre on May 17, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

May 17, 2016 Other
2018-01-19 Publication

Why: He had just qualified in social care practice working with children at risk and now felt it was a waste of time because he no longer felt he could help. CNI source report