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'Anyone involved should be punished' - shop workers reveal terror on night of Dublin riots
Summary
Shop workers described the fear and trauma they experienced during the Dublin riots, with one of the perpetrators, Thomas Dannevig (21), pleading guilty to burglary. Victims from Footlocker and Lifestyle Sports stores recounted the panic and lasting psychological effects of the riots, including nightmares and anxiety. Dannevig was identified through CCTV footage and admitted to taking items from the shops, though he claimed he was not involved in the riots themselves. The court heard that Dannevig acted alone but was part of a larger group. He expressed remorse and apologized for his actions, acknowledging the impact on the shop workers. The judge noted Dannevig's youth and prosocial background, and recommended a probation report to assess his suitability for community service. Dannevig is willing to carry out community service and has offered to increase his contribution if given more time.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Anyone involved should be punished' - shop workers reveal terror on night of Dublin riots. Charges or matters: three counts of burglary on November 23, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 23, 2023 Incident
- January 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2025-12-17 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: three counts of burglary on November 23, 2023 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard victim impact statements from a staff member of Footlocker, O'Connell Street and from two staff working at Lifestyle Sports, Mary Street during the sentence hearing of Thomas Dannevig (21). Dannevig is willing to carry out community service and had come to court with €350, which he would increase by €50 a week if given more time by the court.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Mary Street
- O'Connell Street
- Parnell Street
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