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Jail for youth who tried to rob umbrella

Summary

A 19‑year‑old man from Blackhall Parade, Dublin 7, was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment for attempting to rob a woman on the Luas on 7 April 2014. The incident occurred at the St James's Hospital stop when the tram doors closed on the victim's arm. The offender, Jeffrey Crowley, tried to seize the woman's umbrella as the doors shut, causing her arm to fracture. CCTV footage identified him and he was arrested and pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Terence O'Sullivan imposed a two‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence with the final 12 months suspended, citing the frightening nature of the attack. Crowley, who admitted drug use at the time, has 37 prior convictions and is now completing his Leaving Certificate while undergoing drug‑addiction treatment. The judge ordered him to abstain from narcotics upon release. The victim, Ciara Dunne, remains in pain and feels more wary on public transport.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for youth who tried to rob umbrella. Charges or matters: attempted robbery at St James's Hospital Luas stop on April 7, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• April 7, 2014 Incident
• 2015-06-08 Publication

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Drugs Stage Sentence

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