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Review of teen's sentence for trying to murder woman comes too early, State argues
Summary
The State argues that a review of the sentence imposed on a 17‑year‑old who tried to murder a 25‑year‑old woman after meeting her on a dating app is too early. The teenager was sentenced to 11 years' detention in November 2019, with a review set for 1 January 2023. He pleaded guilty to attempted murder after luring the victim to an isolated area, choking her, and slashing her neck. The State appeals on grounds of "unduly leniency", claiming the five‑year review does not reflect the gravity of the offence. The DPP does not challenge the 11‑year sentence but argues the review period is too short. The Court of Appeal will consider the case and decide when it has sufficient information. The case remains at the review stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Review of teen's sentence for trying to murder woman comes too early, State argues. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- December 2017 Other
- November 2019 Other
- January 1, 2023 Other
- 2020-05-14 Publication
Why: The now 17-year-old, who cannot be named because he is a minor, has been in custody since December 2017, when he lured Stephanie Ng to an isolated area at the Sea Front, Queen's Road, Dun Laoghaire. CNI source report
Case subjects
Appellant
Outcome: The State has argued that a review of the sentence imposed on a teenage boy, who tried to murder a woman he met on an internet dating app, after a five-year period is too early. After pleading guilty to a charge of attempted murder, the teenager was sentenced to 11 years detention in November 2019 with a review to commence on January 1, 2023.
Places mentioned
- Queen's Road
- Central Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
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