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Burglar who fled to UK before trial jailed for eight years
Summary
A man has been jailed for eight years for his role in an aggravated burglary during which a woman was attacked with a wrench in the bedroom of her home. William Doyle (24) of Knocknarea Road, Drimnagh, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to aggravated burglary on November 20, 2021. His co-accused, who was responsible for the attack on the woman and a second attack on her husband, has previously been jailed for 12 years. Doyle was 19 years old at the time of the burglary and had initially denied the offences and elected for trial. He fled to the UK and was arrested and extradited back to Ireland in July this year. Garda Stephen Daly told the court that the woman woke to an intruder in her bedroom just before midnight. She was attacked with a wrench, requiring stitches to her face and head. Her husband was also attacked with the wrench. The burglars escaped before gardaí could catch them. Doyle was ultimately nominated as a suspect and was arrested in April 2021.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Burglar who fled to UK before trial jailed for eight years. Charges or matters: aggravated burglary on November 20, 2021. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 20, 2021 Incident
- April 2021 Incident
- 2025-12-10 Publication
Why: Mr Le Vert said Doyle fled the country because "he was just terrified of what could happen to him". CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: aggravated burglary on November 20, 2021 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: His co-accused who was responsible for the attack on the woman and a second attack on her husband has previously been jailed for 12 years. Judge Martin Nolan said the couple were "savagely attacked" by the other defendant and noted the "graphic" photograph of the woman's injuries. "I don't think he (Doyle) expected him to attack in a savage way but he must take responsibility as he was there." He said the couple's "peace of mind" has been greatly impacted before he imposed a nine year sentence, suspending the final year.
Places mentioned
- Knocknarea Road
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Tyrconnell Road
- Dublin
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