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Suspended sentence for man who thrashed community centre and left in his boxer shorts
Summary
Christopher Tuohy, aged 22, was given a suspended two‑year sentence after a drink‑and‑drug‑fuelled rampage at Clondalkin Sports Centre on 14 November 2012. He pleaded guilty to trespass and criminal damage, and the court noted that he had 16 prior convictions for public order, trespass and theft offences. Gardaí caught him leaving the centre in his boxers, carrying a fire extinguisher, after CCTV recorded him and a friend "trashing" the reception, crèche, pool and café. The centre suffered €14,000 in damage, including broken glass, destroyed computers and emptied fire extinguishers. The judge suspended the sentence in full, citing Tuohy's progress in a training programme and his efforts to stay away from drugs. The court also highlighted that the people of Clondalkin were the main injured parties, as they were deprived of the use of the centre during the incident.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence for man who thrashed community centre and left in his boxer shorts. Charges or matters: trespass and criminal damage at Clondalkin Sports Centre on November 14, 2012. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 14, 2012 Other
- 2014-11-06 Publication
Why: He was stripped to his underwear because he had decided to go for a swim during the incident, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: trespass and criminal damage at Clondalkin Sports Centre on November 14, 2012 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Mary Ellen Ring imposed a two year sentence which she suspended in full after noting the progress Tuohy had made in relation to attending a training program and staying away from drugs.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Old Church Avenue
Topics
Drugs Public Order Stage Sentence Theft
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