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Young man who punched and robbed 14-year-old on train remanded on continuing bail
Summary
In a case heard at Balbriggan District Court, 19‑year‑old Alan Joyce was remanded on continuing bail pending a Probation & Welfare Report. Joyce, who lives in Finglas, was found on a train from Gormanston to Skerries and attempted to seize a 14‑year‑old boy's iPod. He punched the boy several times, causing severe bruising, and then left the train at Balbriggan Station with the stolen device. Gardaí later located him on Balbriggan Beach in possession of the iPod. Joyce had previously pleaded guilty to the theft of the iPod on 10 August of the previous year. The Director of Public Prosecutions had directed summary disposal of the case. Defence solicitor Ms Fiona Darcy explained that Joyce had been in HSE care since 2010 and had a difficult upbringing, noting that he had no drink or drug problem.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Young man who punched and robbed 14-year-old on train remanded on continuing bail. Charges or matters: the theft of the the iPod on August 10th last year. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 10th Incident
- March 27th Adjournment
- 2014-01-23 Publication
Why: Defence solicitor Ms Fiona Darcy told the court that the 19-year-old, who has been in the care of the HSE since 2010, had a difficult upbringing because his mother was physically abusive towards him. Defence account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the theft of the the iPod on August 10th last year (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A YOUNG man who punched a 14-year-old boy in the face a number of times before stealing his iPod has been remanded on continuing bail at Balbriggan District Court for a Probation & Welfare Report.
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Topics
Drugs Stage Charge Or Pretrial Theft
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