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Convicted rapist caught after answering video call on phone he'd just stolen
Summary
Patrick Maughan, a 27-year-old with a history of violent crimes including rape and sexual assault, was sentenced to an additional two years in custody for stealing a mobile phone during a robbery in Terenure. The victim, a 64-year-old care assistant, was attacked by Maughan and his accomplice, who later fled the scene. The phone was later recovered from Maughan, who was found in a critical condition at the police station. The court considered the severity of the attack, the impact on the victim, and Maughan's extensive criminal record. The judge noted that the sentence would run consecutive to Maughan's existing 13-year sentence. The victim described the lasting physical and emotional effects of the assault, including ongoing pain and a diminished sense of security. Patrick Maughan pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Convicted rapist caught after answering video call on phone he'd just stolen. Charges or matters: theft of a mobile phone during a violent robbery on Harolds Cross Road, Terenure on September 15, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 15, 2023 Incident
- 2026-07-21 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: theft of a mobile phone during a violent robbery on Harolds Cross Road, Terenure on September 15, 2023 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Having considered the mitigation, Judge Sheahan imposed a four-year sentence. After the two-year consecutive sentence was imposed, Mr Spencer submitted to the court that it was disproportionate to make the sentence consecutive to the 13-year sentence his client is currently serving.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Harolds Cross Road
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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