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Apprentice roofer threw bottles and burgled Footlocker during Dublin riots
Summary
A 19-year-old man who participated in the Dublin riots two years ago, throwing glass bottles and burgling a Footlocker and Spar, has received a suspended sentence. The teenager pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including burglary, theft, and rioting. The riots were sparked by a stabbing incident that injured a child and a crèche worker. The Spar shop owner reported significant losses, including €17,150 in stolen goods and €9,000 in repair costs. The teenager was identified through CCTV footage and arrested in November 2024. He admitted to throwing an object at gardaí and expressed remorse, stating he is now working as an apprentice roofer and participating in boxing. His defense highlighted his cooperation, lack of prior convictions, and progress since the incident. The judge imposed a two-and-a-half-year suspended sentence with conditions, emphasizing the need for rehabilitation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Apprentice roofer threw bottles and burgled Footlocker during Dublin riots. Charges or matters: four charges of burglary and theft, rioting and production of a glass bottle while committing a riot on November 23, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 23, 2023 Incident
- November 2024 Incident
- 2025-12-03 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: four charges of burglary and theft, rioting and production of a glass bottle while committing a riot on November 23, 2023 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Sonya McLean A teenager who threw glass bottles and burgled a Footlocker and Spar during the Dublin riots two years ago has been given a suspended sentence for looting and rioting. He imposed a sentence of two and half years which he suspended in full on strict conditions including that the teenager engage with the Probation Service for 12 months.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Parnell Square
- Parliament Street
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