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Violent on-bail robber who repeatedly stamped on victims' heads has jail term more than doubled

Summary

Jordan Lee, 25, was sentenced to two years in prison in April 2023 for a violent robbery that left two teenagers, aged 18 and 19, unconscious after they refused to buy drugs in Dublin city centre. Lee, who was on bail at the time, struck one teen on the head and repeatedly stamped on his head, while a co‑accused struck the other teen. Both men then stole the teens' pockets and fled. The State appealed the sentence, arguing it was unduly lenient. The Court of Appeal, after viewing disturbing CCTV footage, found the original two‑year term too low and increased the pre‑mitigation headline sentence to seven years. The judge set a post‑mitigation headline sentence of five years, suspended six months, and back‑dated the custodial term to start after the expiry of a separate 11‑month sentence on 6 June. Jordan Lee pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Violent on-bail robber who repeatedly stamped on victims' heads has jail term more than doubled. Charges or matters: two counts of robbery at Wellington Quay on September 29, 2022; the two men. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• September 29, 2022 Incident
• June 6 Other
• 2023-12-01 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Stage Appeal Theft Violent Crime

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