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Violent criminal who robbed cyclist by smashing a bike lock into his face is jailed for five years

Summary

Jason Gumble, aged 21, was convicted of robbery and assault at Dublin Central Criminal Court. On 15 April 2014 he robbed cyclist Paul Roe on North Circular Road, smashing a bicycle U‑lock into Roe's face, then striking him again and stealing €100 and the bicycle. The next day he assaulted Garda Liam Kavanagh at O'Devaney Gardens. Roe suffered six stitches and surgery for a broken cheek. Forensic evidence linked Gumble to the crime. Gumble has 97 prior convictions, including assault, violent disorder, theft and trespass, and has a history of drug use. He was sentenced to seven years, with the last two years suspended, and ordered to remain under Probation Service supervision for 18 months after release. The judge noted Gumble's violent propensity and the foreseeability of the injuries caused by using a lock as a weapon. Jason Gumble pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Violent criminal who robbed cyclist by smashing a bike lock into his face is jailed for five years. Charges or matters: robbery at North Circular Road on April 15, 2014, and to assaulting a garda at O'Devaney Gardens the following day. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• April 15, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-04-16 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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