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Failed cans thief gets jail sentence

Summary

Thomas Cassin, aged 49, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for assault causing harm at Killbarrack Shopping Centre on 3 July 2016. The judge suspended the final 12 months of the sentence on strict conditions, including compliance with the Probation Service for 12 months after release. Cassin had attempted to rob an off‑licence in Killbarrack, demanding money while wearing a ski mask and threatening staff. He was pursued by security guards, who restrained him until Gardaí arrived. A ten‑minute struggle ensued; Cassin punched a guard, fracturing the guard's nose, and sustained a cut above his eye. Cassin left on a bicycle. CCTV footage and a DNA sample from the guard's shirt identified him. He had 27 prior convictions and was described as a serious alcoholic and heroin user. He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The sentence was passed by Judge Melanie Greally.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Failed cans thief gets jail sentence. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Killbarrack Shopping Centre on July 3, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• July 3, 2016 Incident
• 2020-07-23 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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