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Robber threatened McDonald's manager with broken bottle

Summary

Anthony Bradley, aged 28, pleaded guilty to robbery at a McDonald's in Blanchardstown on 17 January 2020. He threatened the manager with a broken bottle and demanded money from the till, taking about €40. The court found the offence "drugs‑fuelled" and linked it to Bradley's addiction history. Judge Melanie Greally sentenced him to three and a half years, suspending the final 12 months on the condition of a bond to keep the peace. Bradley has 42 prior convictions, including assault, theft and drug offences, and has previously completed a residential treatment programme. He is a father of one and has expressed a desire to address his addiction and support his family.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Robber threatened McDonald's manager with broken bottle. Charges or matters: a charge of robbery at McDonalds, Blanchardstown Centre, on January 17, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 17, 2020 Incident
• March 2020 Incident
• 2022-06-29 Publication

Why: Det Gda Gleeson said Bradley then ordered and paid for a hamburger, though he said he wanted a refund because the drink was not on the receipt. CNI source report

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Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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