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Man with "history of very serious violence" who threatened to kill garda is sentenced to seven years

Date
2016-04-28

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Ballymun

County
Dublin

Summary

Leroy Dumbrell, 29, of Carriglea Gardens, Dun Laoghaire, was sentenced by Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to seven years' imprisonment for violent disorder and a threat to kill Garda Ronan McMorrow. Dumbrell pleaded guilty to violent disorder on 27 November 2013 and to threatening the Garda on 5 May 2015. He had repeatedly breached bail conditions, including a curfew, and had threatened the Garda with personal details and violent language. Judge Karen O'Connor imposed a three‑year term for the violent disorder and a four‑year consecutive term for the threat, suspending the final year on the condition of 12 months' engagement with the Probation Service and two years of good behaviour. The court noted Dumbrell's history of serious offending, his young children, supportive girlfriend, and attempts at rehabilitation, including training to become a fitness instructor. The threat was described as aggressive with sinister elements.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man with "history of very serious violence" who threatened to kill garda is sentenced to seven years. Charges or matters: one count of violent disorder on November 27, 2013; threatening to kill or cause serious harm to Detective Garda Ronan McMorrow on May 5, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

November 27, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
May 5, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
2016-04-28 Publication

Case subjects

Dun Laoghaire

Convicted Person

Charges: one count of violent disorder on November 27, 2013; threatening to kill or cause serious harm to Detective Garda Ronan McMorrow on May 5, 2015 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: The court heard Dumbrell was repeatedly jailed for breaching his bail conditions, which included a curfew of between 7pm and 7am. Judge Karen O'Connor sentenced Dumbrell to three years for the violent disorder and a four year consecutive term for the threat to Det Gda McMorrow.