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Seven-year sentences for hijackers who dragged woman from car
Summary
Two Dublin men, Martin Cully (35) and Eugene Traynor (40), were sentenced to seven‑year prison terms, partially suspended, for unlawfully seizing a vehicle and forcibly removing a woman from her car. The incident occurred on Old Connacht Avenue, Bray, on 15 June 2017. Cully, who had previously been disqualified from driving for 30 years, also pleaded guilty to two dangerous driving charges. Judge Patrick Quinn imposed a lifetime driving ban on Cully, suspended the final two years of his sentence and the final two and a half years of Traynor's sentence, and required both men to remain drug‑free and engage in treatment programmes. The court noted a high‑speed chase that ended with the car crashing into a pole. Cully had 67 prior convictions, including seven burglaries; Traynor had 20 prior convictions, including robbery and theft. The victim, who suffered nightmares and flashbacks, gave a victim impact statement describing her fear and helplessness during the attack.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Seven-year sentences for hijackers who dragged woman from car. Charges or matters: unlawful seizure of a vehicle at Old Connacht Avenue, Bray, Co Wicklow, on June 15, 2017; two charges of dangerous driving on this occasion. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 15, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-02-09 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: unlawful seizure of a vehicle at Old Connacht Avenue, Bray, Co Wicklow, on June 15, 2017; two charges of dangerous driving on this occasion (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He suspended the final two years on Cully's sentence and the final two and a half years on Traynor's sentence.
Defendant
Charges: unlawful seizure of a vehicle at Old Connacht Avenue, Bray, Co Wicklow, on June 15, 2017; two charges of dangerous driving on this occasion (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Cully, who was previously disqualified from driving for 30 years for driving with no insurance, also pleaded guilty to two charges of dangerous driving on this occasion. He suspended the final two years on Cully's sentence and the final two and a half years on Traynor's sentence.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft
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