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Pair jailed for roles in attempted robbery where victim had head stamped on
Summary
In a Dublin City Centre robbery attempt on 9 November 2020, Samantha Osbourne (33) and Adam Casey (22) were jailed for their roles. Osbourne pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and was sentenced to 16 months in prison, backdated to her custody date. Casey pleaded guilty to one count of attempted robbery and one count of assault causing harm, receiving a four‑year prison term with the final year suspended and probation supervision for one year after release. The victim, who was walking to the city centre, was attacked by all three men, suffered a concussion, facial injuries and a minor brain bleed, and was taken to St James' Hospital. Andrew Cash (32) had already been sentenced to five years for the same attack. The court noted the victim's injuries and the defendants' histories, including Osbourne's 90 prior convictions and Casey's 15 prior convictions. The judge emphasised the seriousness of attacking a defenseless man.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Pair jailed for roles in attempted robbery where victim had head stamped on. Charges or matters: attempted robbery; one count of attempted robbery and one count of assault causing harm. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 9, 2020 Incident
- 2025-03-20 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: one count of attempted robbery and one count of assault causing harm (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Nolan said that at the time of this offence, Casey had no previous convictions but the court noted is currently serving a sentence in Castlerea Prison for offences that took place in Galway. "To attack a defenceless man like this is grievous," Judge Nolan said.; Osbourne was arrested, remanded in custody and later entered a guilty plea.
Background Person
Outcome: Andrew Cash (32), of no fixed abode, was previously sentenced by Judge Pauline Codd for his role in the attack and is currently serving a five-year prison sentence.; Osbourne was arrested, remanded in custody and later entered a guilty plea.
Convicted Person
Charges: attempted robbery; one count of attempted robbery and one count of assault causing harm (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He sentenced Osbourne to 16 months in prison, backdated to when she went into custody on this matter.; Osbourne was arrested, remanded in custody and later entered a guilty plea.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Crane Lane
- Dublin City
- St James' hospital
- Castlerea
- Castlerea Prison
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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