Courts / Dublin / Report

Judge praises "brave" gardaí for efforts to catch robber

Summary

In a Crumlin checkpoint incident, Gardaí Cathal McGeoghan and David Currivan pursued two armed men who had entered a Spar shop. The robbers, armed with a meat cleaver and a metal bar, threatened cashiers and fled with nearly €400. McGeoghan chased them on foot while Currivan attempted to block them in a patrol car. McGeoghan used pepper spray when the men raised their weapons, arresting the man with the metal bar. Currivan chased the other robber, Ciaran Kenny, over a wall; a helicopter later spotted Kenny hiding in a garden, leading to his arrest. Kenny, aged 20, pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of a meat cleaver on 30 November 2015. Judge Elma Sheehan remanded him in custody until October for sentencing, while his co‑accused is being dealt with separately. The case highlights the Gardaí's swift response and use of pepper spray to protect themselves during the pursuit.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judge praises "brave" gardaí for efforts to catch robber. Charges or matters: robbery and production of a meat cleaver in Crumlin on November 30, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 30, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-06-23 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Sentence Theft

Related court reports

• Man charged with having 56k child abuse images and videos remanded on bail
• Ex-Dáil hopeful's allegations against former employer 'complete fantasy', WRC told
• Mater must pay €10k to worker who said he was wrongly accused of abusing patient
• 'I think we know I won't be getting bail' - Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
• Letting agent who claimed alleged domestic violence victim abandoned tenancy by fleeing to refuge must pay €14.7k
• 77-year-old with 470 convictions told Luas staff to 'f**k off'

Read the original CNI report