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Theft of bike sparked chain of events that led to death of Josh Dunne

Date
2023-02-21

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

In February 2021, 20‑year‑old Gavin Dooner stole a delivery cyclist's electric bike outside Lidl in East Wall, Dublin. He drove off on his moped with the bike over his shoulder, having previously been seen driving dangerously and smashing windows. Dooner confronted delivery drivers Guillherme Quieroz and George Gonzaga Bento over the theft. Teenager Josh Dunne (16) and friends were nearby, hoping to buy pizza. A confrontation erupted; Dunne was stabbed by Bento, who was later acquitted of murder and other offences. Dooner pleaded guilty to stealing the bike, assault causing harm to Quieroz, dangerous moped driving, driving without licence or insurance, and criminal damage. He was sentenced to two years' imprisonment and a four‑year driving disqualification. Tiernan Ryan, who joined the assault later, received nine months' imprisonment. The court noted Dooner's youth, guilty pleas and prior convictions in determining the sentence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Theft of bike sparked chain of events that led to death of Josh Dunne. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Mr Quieroz. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

January 2021 Other
January 26, 2021 Incident
February 2021 Incident
2023-02-21 Publication

Case subjects

Tiernan Ryan

Co Accused

Charges: assault causing harm to Mr Quieroz (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: Taking into account a number of mitigating factors, including Dooner's youth at the time and his guilty pleas, he jailed him for two years.