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'Enthusiastic' Dublin rioter who had just turned 18 gets 3.5 years
Summary
Kyle Lawrence, aged 19, was jailed for three and a half years after taking part in the Dublin riots on the day he turned 18. He pleaded guilty to two counts of violent disorder and one count of trespass and theft at Arnotts. CCTV footage showed him throwing items at Garda units, damaging an abandoned Garda car and a Dublin Bus, and looting several shops, including Asics, Footlocker, Arnotts, Penneys, Lifestyle Sports and JD Sports. He admitted to following the crowds and having no reason for the violence, describing it as an adrenaline rush. The judge accepted that he was not an instigator and reduced the headline sentence of seven and a half years to four and a half years, suspending one year on conditions including probation supervision. The sentence reflects his youth, immaturity and cooperation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Enthusiastic' Dublin rioter who had just turned 18 gets 3.5 years. Charges or matters: two counts of violent disorder in the city centre and one count of trespass and theft at Arnotts, Henry Street that night. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 23, 2023 Other
- January 2024 Incident
- 2025-02-04 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of violent disorder in the city centre and one count of trespass and theft at Arnotts, Henry Street that night (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Handing down sentence, Judge Martin Nolan said Lawrence "participated enthusiastically in the Dublin riots". Judge Nolan set a headline sentence of seven and a half years, but taking into account Lawrence's youth, immaturity and co-operation, he reduced this to four and a half years.
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Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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