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Criminal jailed for attacking residents after car flipped over
Summary
Conor Clarke, 29, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years' imprisonment for unlawful seizure of a vehicle, attempted seizure, assault and threats to kill, following an incident on Hazelhatch Road, Newcastle, Co Dublin, on 15 February 2019. The case involved Clarke emerging from an overturned car, punching John Daly and attempting to seize a second car. Clarke's plea of guilty, his history of 55 convictions, and a probation report indicating a high risk of reoffending were weighed against mitigating factors such as his early guilty plea, difficult upbringing and recent relationship break‑up. The judge imposed a 12‑month suspended period, requiring Clarke to attend anger‑management classes, follow drug and alcohol treatment plans, and submit to random urine tests. He will also be supervised by the Probation Service for 12 months after release. The court noted Clarke's remorse, his depression and anxiety, and his role as a father of three young children. The sentence was delivered by Judge Elma Sheahan.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Criminal jailed for attacking residents after car flipped over. Charges or matters: unlawful seizure of a vehicle, attempted seizure of a vehicle, assault and making threats to kill or cause serious harm, all at Hazelhatch Road, Newcastle, Co Dublin, on February 15, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 15, 2019 Incident
- 2021-12-13 Publication
Why: The court heard that gardaí arrived at the scene and arrested Clarke because of his behaviour. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: unlawful seizure of a vehicle, attempted seizure of a vehicle, assault and making threats to kill or cause serious harm, all at Hazelhatch Road, Newcastle, Co Dublin, on February 15, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Passing sentence today, Judge Elma Sheahan outlined the aggravating factors of the case, including Clarke's previous similar convictions and a probation report which highlighted that he is at high risk of reoffending. Judge Sheahan sentenced Clarke to four-and-a-half years imprisonment, but suspended the final 12 months on conditions including that he undertake anger management classes and follow treatment plans for drug and alcohol use and random urine analysis.
Places mentioned
- Mr Daly. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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