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'Very impressionable' young man remanded in custody for fire damage to Luas during Dublin riots

Date
2025-05-27

Stage
Sentence

Court
October. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Evan Moore, aged 20, was remanded in custody pending sentencing on 13 October after pleading guilty to rioting and fire damage to a Luas tram during the Dublin riots of November 2023. The court heard that Moore, who was 18 at the time, had been "swept up in anti‑immigrant sentiment" and that his mother was "disgusted and ashamed" of his actions. CCTV footage showed him moving burning material onto the tram and damaging its windows between 7.05 pm and 7.40 pm. The tram suffered nearly €5 million in damage, and the Luas service was suspended for 24 hours. Moore had no prior convictions, had admitted his involvement during a May 2024 protest, and had completed an online anti‑racism course. The judge revoked his bail and ordered a probation report before sentencing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Very impressionable' young man remanded in custody for fire damage to Luas during Dublin riots. Charges or matters: rioting, damaging a Luas by fire and damaging the windows of a Luas tram on November 23, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

November 23, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
May 14, 2024 Incident
October 13 Adjournment
2025-05-27 Publication

Case subjects

Evan Moore

Defendant

Charges: rioting, damaging a Luas by fire and damaging the windows of a Luas tram on November 23, 2023 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: She revoked Moore's bail and remanded him in custody until October 13 next for sentence and ordered the preparation of a report from the Probation Service.; Counsel asked for the case to be adjourned to allow for the preparation of a probation report.