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Teen in State care sentenced to 4.5 years detention for string of violent "pack" robberies
Summary
A 17‑year‑old boy in State care was sentenced to four and a half years' detention for a series of robberies committed with a group of teenagers. Between 23 June and 15 November 2015 he pleaded guilty to seven robberies in Dublin city centre and Tallaght. The offences included the early‑morning robbery of three men on 23 June, a robbery of a Chinese man on 10 July, and a robbery of three women on 15 November. The boy had prior convictions for burglary, theft and drug offences. Judge Melanie Greally noted his difficult family background, periods of homelessness and influence from negative peer groups. She observed that when away from these influences he showed insight, remorse and shame. The judge imposed a five‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence with the final year suspended, giving a total of four and a half years' detention.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen in State care sentenced to 4.5 years detention for string of violent "pack" robberies. Charges or matters: seven robberies in Dublin city centre and Tallaght on dates between June 23 and November 15, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 23 Incident
- November 15, 2015 Incident
- June 23, 2015 Other
- July 10th Other
- 2016-05-05 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: seven robberies in Dublin city centre and Tallaght on dates between June 23 and November 15, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Greally imposed a five and a half year sentence with the final year suspended.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Westmoreland Street
- South King Street
- Liffey Street
- Belgard Square
- O'Connell Street
Topics
Burglary Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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