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Knife-wielding burglar jailed for 'terrifying' break-ins

Summary

Sean Brady, aged 26, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for two burglaries committed on the night of 9 May 2017 in Dublin's north. He broke into the home of a mother who was in bed with her two children, brandishing knives and demanding money, and also entered the house of an innocent man whom he called a paedophile, stole his laptop and attempted to escape through a window. Brady pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court and had 22 prior convictions. The judge noted Brady's intoxication was self‑induced and that he had not fled when confronted. He was given a six‑year term, with the final year suspended on strict conditions, and was ordered to serve five years in custody. The court described the offences as "terrifying" and the victims as having endured a traumatic experience.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Knife-wielding burglar jailed for 'terrifying' break-ins. Charges or matters: two counts of burglary in the north of the city on May 9, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 9, 2017 Incident
• 2020-10-12 Publication

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