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Armed teen subjected woman to 'terrifying' ordeal
Summary
Jamie Nulty, aged 22, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to burglary at Castaheany, Clonee on 15 July 2017, when he was 19. He broke into the home of Sarah Kearney while she was in bed, armed with a screwdriver that he had entered through a downstairs window. Nulty demanded money, took her bank card and PIN, and searched the house while holding the screwdriver. He attempted to take a computer and later tried to stop Kearney from calling 999, grabbing her arm and throwing her onto the bed. The ordeal ended when he left, putting a tea towel on his head and riding a bike. Kearney suffered post‑traumatic stress disorder and claimed €1,000 in losses. Nulty also pleaded guilty to dangerous driving on 17 February 2017; he was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 29 July. The court heard he had 23 previous convictions and was on bail for the earlier offence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Armed teen subjected woman to 'terrifying' ordeal. Charges or matters: burglary at Castaheany, Clonee on July 15, 2017; dangerous driving at Clonsilla Road, Clonsilla on February 17 in the same year. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 15, 2017 Incident
- February 17 Incident
- July 29 Adjournment
- 2020-06-22 Publication
Why: Mr McGreal submitted Nulty was under threat from individuals and had moved out of the home he shared with his mother and six siblings in order to protect them. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: burglary at Castaheany, Clonee on July 15, 2017; dangerous driving at Clonsilla Road, Clonsilla on February 17 in the same year (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He will be sentenced on July 29.; Judge Karen O'Connor ordered a Probation Service report and remanded Nulty in custody.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Burglary Road Traffic Stage Sentence
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