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High offender got naked and threw roof slates at armed support unit

Summary

David Saunders, 29, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to others on September 23, 2018. He also admitted damaging two cars on the same date. The court heard that Saunders, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, stripped naked on his roof in Cabra and threw slates at gardaí, one of which narrowly missed a garda's head. A negotiator eventually persuaded him to come down. Garda Adrian Kildea told the court that Saunders was serving a six-month suspended sentence for property damage when he committed these current offences. He also has previous convictions for hijacking a car and intimidation of a witness. Defence counsel highlighted Saunders' struggle with drug addiction and his successful rehabilitation efforts. Judge Patricia Ryan adjourned sentencing to Friday next. The matter was adjourned and not concluded.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: High offender got naked and threw roof slates at armed support unit. Charges or matters: creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to others on September 23, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 23, 2018 Incident
• 2020-11-09 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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