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'Not a gangland Hutch' gets six years for having pipe bomb
Summary
Sammy Hutch (50), a member of the Hutch family who is not involved in gangland activities, has been jailed for six additional years for possessing an improvised pipe bomb. Hutch, who is currently serving a six-and-a-half-year sentence for robbery, was caught by gardai in April 2024 with the device at his home. The bomb was found to be ready to use, and the court heard that Hutch had texted an accomplice about attaching it to gas meters. Judge Patricia Ryan noted the aggravating factors, including the nature of the device and the alleged unlawful purpose. Hutch has 103 previous convictions, including burglary, theft, and drug-related offences. His defence highlighted his long history of drug abuse and his efforts to get clean. The judge reduced the headline sentence of nine years to six years, which will run consecutive to his existing sentence. Hutch's family and a letter from a local horse and pony club were presented in court, and legal aid was requested for an appeal.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Not a gangland Hutch' gets six years for having pipe bomb. Charges or matters: one count of possessing an explosive device at his home in Cardiffsbridge Avenue, Finglas, in the early hours of April 30, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 2029 Incident
- April 2024 Incident
- April 30, 2024 Incident
- 2026-02-23 Publication
Case subjects
Background Person
Charges: one count of possessing an explosive device at his home in Cardiffsbridge Avenue, Finglas, in the early hours of April 30, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) A member of the Hutch family who is "not a gangland Hutch" has been jailed for a further six years for possession of an improvised pipe bomb two years ago. Sammy Hutch (50) is currently serving a six-and-a half year sentence for robbery with a release date of April 2029.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Cardiffsbridge Avenue
- were called to Finglas Garda Station
- disable the device. The garda station
Topics
Burglary Drugs Stage Sentence Theft
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