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Jail for man who falsely imprisoned female student in "bizarre" incident

Summary

John Ryan, aged 35, was sentenced to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to false imprisonment and burglary at a house in Kimmage, Dublin, on 9 February 2015. Ryan had taken ten sleeping tablets before arriving at the residence and forced his way in, claiming to have a gun. He instructed the female students living there to lie on the floor and tie themselves with electrical cords. One student fled, prompting Ryan to chase her. Gardaí arrived shortly after, found Ryan still outside, and arrested him. Judge Martin Nolan described Ryan's conduct as bizarre and terrifying, noting that the tablets were not an excuse but that Ryan had not intended to break in or imprison anyone. The judge considered Ryan's cooperation, personal difficulties, and prior convictions, including two robberies in 2008, a knife possession, and burglary, before imposing the sentence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for man who falsely imprisoned female student in "bizarre" incident. Charges or matters: false imprisonment of Teresa Moriaty and burglary at Ravensdale Park, Kimmage, Dublin on February 9, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• February 9, 2015 Incident
• 2015-11-19 Publication

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Burglary Stage Sentence

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