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Man admits stealing 800-year-old mummified head of "Crusader"

Summary

A 36‑year‑old man named Brian Bridgeman admitted stealing the mummified head of an 800‑year‑old 'Crusader' and a second skull from St Michan's Church in Dublin. The theft occurred between 23 and 24 February when Bridgeman entered the vaults as a trespasser. Gardaí recovered both skulls on 5 March. Bridgeman was arraigned at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, pleaded guilty to trespassing and theft, and was remanded in custody. The case was adjourned for sentencing on 24 July, with a victim impact report due at the next hearing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man admits stealing 800-year-old mummified head of "Crusader". Charges or matters: entering the vaults of St Michan's between February 23 and 24 last as a trespasser and committing theft. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• March 5 Hearing Or Sentence
• February 23 Adjournment
• July 24 Adjournment
• 2019-06-28 Publication

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft

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