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'Cowardly' robber who targeted women in their 80s gets 4.5 years

Summary

Darren Martin, aged 48, of Bride Road, Dublin 8, has been sentenced to four and a half years imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court following his guilty pleas to two robberies of elderly women in March 2022. The offences occurred in Dublin 8, where Martin targeted women in their 80s on consecutive days, snatching handbags and a walking stick. Judge Elma Sheahan noted that Martin had robbed the victims not only of property but of their peace of mind. Martin's previous convictions for robbery and other offences were cited as aggravating factors. The court heard evidence of the distress caused to both women. The defence noted Martin's struggles with drug addiction and mental health difficulties. Martin received credit for time already spent in custody.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Cowardly' robber who targeted women in their 80s gets 4.5 years. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• March 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• 28 March 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-11-30 Publication

Why: The woman put up a struggle because she had just bought a white-gold diamond bracelet worth €200 from a local jeweller. CNI source report

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Drugs Stage Sentence Theft

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