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Robber claimed mother had been kidnapped

Summary

Matthew Curry, aged 30, pleaded guilty to two robberies at Off Beat Donuts and Marks Models in Dublin 2 on 28 May 2021. He claimed during the incidents that members of his family had been kidnapped or were in danger from drug dealers, and that drug dealers would kill his brother. He also claimed his mother had been kidnapped earlier that day. The court heard that Curry had been battling drug addiction since his early teens and that the robberies were committed to obtain money to support his addiction. Judge Melanie Greally noted no weapons were used and the robberies were poorly planned. She imposed consecutive sentences totalling four years, suspending the final 15 months, and considered his genuine efforts to address his addiction and desire to become a productive member of the community.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Robber claimed mother had been kidnapped. Charges or matters: two robberies at Off Beat Donuts and Marks Models, both in Dublin 2 on May 28, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 28, 2021 Incident
• March 6, 2021 Incident
• March 2021 Incident
• 2021-12-20 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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