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Violent robber in seven-week crime spree

Summary

Dubliner Christopher Dunne (34) has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for his role in a series of robberies and attempted robberies across Dublin between October 24, 2017, and December 11, 2017. Dunne, who has no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to the charges at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Karen O'Connor imposed consecutive sentences of three years and four and a half years. A portion of the sentence was suspended for 24 months on the condition that Dunne keep the peace. The court heard that Dunne used weapons such as a knife, screwdriver, and claw hammer during the crimes. Garda Aoife O'Brien stated that Dunne robbed cash from Applegreen, Howth Road, Clontarf, on four occasions and committed further robberies in Killester, Artane, and Clontarf. Dunne was also involved in a robbery at a shop in Waterville, Blanchardstown, and acted as the getaway driver in another robbery on Oxmantown Road, Stoneybatter. Dunne has 89 previous convictions, including for robbery, burglary, theft, and drug possession. His defence acknowledged that he was a drug user who committed the crimes to fund his addiction. Judge O'Connor noted that the crimes caused fear and distress to victims and that Dunne is a chronic drug addict who pleaded guilty to the charges.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Violent robber in seven-week crime spree. Charges or matters: robbery and attempted robbery at various locations in Dublin on dates between October 24, 2017 and December 11, 2017; the crimes. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 24, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 11, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 4, 2017 Other
• 2019-07-29 Publication

Why: She agreed that Dunne was a drug user who stole the money in order to purchase drugs. CNI source report

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Burglary Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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