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Jail for knife-wielding neighbour's 'home invasion'

Summary

James Doran, aged 29, was sentenced to 28 months in prison for an aggravated burglary that took place on 12 January 2013. He broke into the home of a taxi driver in Dublin 16, armed with a knife, and demanded €400. The victim's wife and five‑year‑old son were locked in a bedroom while Gardaí arrived. Doran threatened the victim with the knife, who sustained a cut on his thumb while defending himself. Doran was arrested at his own home after a warrant was issued in February 2014 when he failed to attend a sentence hearing. He had fled to the UK, was extradited back to Ireland in August 2023, and has been in custody since. Judge Martin Nolan imposed a five‑year sentence, suspending all but 28 months on strict conditions. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. James Doran pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for knife-wielding neighbour's 'home invasion'. Charges or matters: aggravated burglary on January 12, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 12, 2013 Incident
• February 2014 Incident
• January 2013 Incident
• 2020-07-08 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Burglary Stage Sentence

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