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'Give me cash or I'll burn ye' - robber threatened shop staff after pouring petrol
Summary
A man who poured petrol on a shop counter and threatened to burn it has been jailed for 33 months. Darragh Kane (26) told gardai he had been beaten the night before the robbery and needed money to pay off a drug debt. He threatened shop staff with a lighter and a knife, demanding cash before stealing €466 from the till. Kane pleaded guilty to robbery and has previous convictions for drug and traffic offences. The judge noted the severity of the crime, which occurred in broad daylight and terrified staff and customers, including a woman with a baby. Kane expressed remorse and acknowledged the impact of his actions, but the judge emphasized the need for justice for the victims. Kane's sentence was suspended for 12 months on strict conditions, including engaging with the Probation Service. His defense highlighted his difficult background and requested time for drug treatment.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Give me cash or I'll burn ye' - robber threatened shop staff after pouring petrol. Charges or matters: robbery on July 23, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 23, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-12-17 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: robbery on July 23, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She accepted that Kane has "deep shame and remorse" and that he was under pressure to pay off a drug debt before she imposed a sentence of three years and nine months. Judge Crowe suspended the final 12 months of the sentence on strict conditions including that Kane engage with the Probation Service for 12 months upon his ultimate release from prison.; Ms O'Callaghan asked for the case to be adjourned to allow for her client to attend for residential drug treatment.
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