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Addict waved Stanley blade in front of cashier's face

Summary

Joseph Collins, 27, pleaded guilty in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to a single robbery at Boyles Sports in Finglas on 27 November 2023. He entered the shop around 7 pm, approached the counter, muttered "Money", and produced a Stanley blade that he placed under the glass, a foot from the cashier's face. Collins handed over €280 before leaving. Garda Dwayne O'Brien obtained CCTV footage that identified Collins, leading to his arrest. Collins has ten prior convictions and a history of alcohol and drug abuse, though he has completed residential rehabilitation at Coolmine Treatment Centre. He expressed deep shame, denied violence, and requested an apology to the cashier and co‑worker. Judge Orla Crowe noted his rehabilitation work and lack of violent history, ordered a probation report, and remanded him in custody until 3 March 2025 when the case will be finalised.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Addict waved Stanley blade in front of cashier's face. Charges or matters: one count of robbery at Boyles Sports, Finglas, on November 27, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 27, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 3, 2025 Adjournment
• 2024-11-28 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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