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Ringleader of "spine chilling" aggravated burglary has jail term cut on appeal

Summary

The 20‑year‑old ringleader of a "spine chilling" aggravated burglary, robbery and false imprisonment at Botanic Avenue, Dublin 9, was sentenced to six years' detention on 29 March 2012. He was found guilty on 27 April 2011. The Court of Appeal later reduced the term, suspending the final 12 months. The offender, who was 15 at the time of the offence, had 23 prior convictions and was on bail for other robberies. He entered the victim's home with accomplices, threatened the student with a knife, demanded money and the PIN of an ATM card, and forced the student's girlfriend to be held back while the student was "frog marched" to an ATM. The victims withdrew €600, and the offender threatened further withdrawal. The appeal judge noted the offender's young age and the need for rehabilitation, and required a €100 bond for good behaviour during the suspended period and for two years after release.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Ringleader of "spine chilling" aggravated burglary has jail term cut on appeal. Charges or matters: aggravated burglary, robbery and false imprisonment at Botanic Avenue, Dublin 9 on April 27, 2011. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• April 27, 2011 Incident
• March 29, 2012 Incident
• 2015-07-21 Publication

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Topics

Burglary Stage Appeal Theft

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