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Teen (19) jailed for DART robbery spree

Summary

Brandon Carroll, aged 19, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for robbing seven mobile phones and an electric scooter from boys at several south Dublin DART stations between 8 and 15 January. The judge suspended the final two years of the sentence. Carroll pleaded guilty to seven counts of robbery and one of attempted robbery. He was accompanied by a juvenile companion who threatened to stab victims and chased a 15‑year‑old boy down a railway track. The court noted Carroll's remorse, shame, difficult background, and vulnerability, including a history of 33 convictions and a borderline intellectual level. The judge ordered Carroll to engage with probation, addiction, and anger‑management services for two years upon release. Victims reported fear and anxiety about using public transport after the incidents.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teen (19) jailed for DART robbery spree. Charges or matters: seven counts of robbery and one of attempted robbery at Seapoint, Sandycove and Shankill DART stations on dates between January 8 and 15 this year. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 8 Incident
• January 11 Other
• January 15 Other
• Christmas Other
• 2022-12-14 Publication

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Stage Sentence Theft

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