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Probation for cyclist who damaged woman's first new car

Summary

Sean Marlow, 64, a former DCU electrical engineering lecturer, was found guilty of criminal damage to a woman's new car after striking it with a bicycle lock. The incident occurred on Collins Avenue, Ballymun, on 28 August 2017, when Marlow, riding in a cycling lane, collided with the car's bonnet and wing mirror, causing €1,130 worth of damage. The woman, who had a 12‑year‑old daughter, was stopped at a traffic light when the collision happened and later reported the event to Gardaí. Marlow, who has bipolar disorder and no prior convictions, compensated the victim and pleaded guilty. Judge Melanie Greally, noting his cooperation, early plea, remorse, and good work record, applied section 1(2) of the Probation Offenders Act, granting him probation and leaving him without a criminal record.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Probation for cyclist who damaged woman's first new car. Charges or matters: criminal damage to a car at Collins Avenue, Ballymun on August 28, 2017. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• August 28, 2017 Incident
• 2018-06-11 Publication

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