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Vodka thief given 'one shot' to address addiction or face jail
Summary
John English pleaded guilty after stealing €25 of Smirnoff vodka from Tesco in Dún Laoghaire days after leaving prison. Judge Anne Watkin remanded him on bail with strict reporting, probation and treatment conditions, warning that a breach would lead to jail; the case was adjourned for a probation report.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Vodka thief given 'one shot' to address addiction or face jail. Charges or matters: stealing a bottle of Smirnoff vodka valued at €25 from Tesco, Bloomfield Shopping Centre, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin on March 24 last. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 24 Incident
- September 28 Adjournment
- 2026-03-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: stealing a bottle of Smirnoff vodka valued at €25 from Tesco, Bloomfield Shopping Centre, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin on March 24 last (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Watkin warned English that if he breaches any of the conditions, he will be sentenced to jail.; He was remanded on bail on his own bond of €500 with strict conditions.
Places mentioned
- Dún Laoghaire District Court
- Midlands Prison
- daily at Pearse Street Garda Station
- Pearse Street
Topics
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