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Kerry man avoids jail term for ambush and attempted robbery of woman in park
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Damien Fleming, 28, was found guilty of attempting to rob a woman in Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, on 4 November 2013. He ambushed the woman from behind, slapped her over the mouth, and fled when she escaped. Three passers‑by apprehended him and handed him over to Gardaí. A carpet knife was later discovered in his pocket, though it was not presented during the incident. Fleming claimed he was in a drinking binge and had intended to take money from the victim, but changed his mind. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to a suspended three‑year term and ordered him to pay the victim over €8,000, with the court deciding the payment's destination if the victim rejects it. Fleming, who has three prior assault and public‑order convictions, is now living in Cork and has reportedly completed a residential alcohol‑treatment course.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Kerry man avoids jail term for ambush and attempted robbery of woman in park. Charges or matters: attempted robbery at Herbert Park in Ballsbridge on November 4, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 4, 2013 Incident
- 2015-01-28 Publication
Why: He said he made the decision to stop the robbery because he knew it was wrong. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: attempted robbery at Herbert Park in Ballsbridge on November 4, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan imposed a suspended sentence of three years and ordered Fleming to pay over €8,000 to the victim.
Places mentioned
- Dublin park
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Herbert Park
- Fleming's way
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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