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Moroccan who set himself on fire outside Dail is jailed for violent robbery
Summary
Hoummada El Habri, a 44‑year‑old Moroccan from Wolseley Street, Dublin, was sentenced at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for a violent robbery that took place on 25 October 2014. He assaulted Damien O'Brien on Adair Lane, knocking him to the ground, kicking him until he was unconscious, and then stole O'Brien's mobile phone, a wristwatch worth €300 and €70 in cash. El Habri pleaded guilty and was found to have 16 prior convictions, including theft, handling stolen property and robbery. Judge Melanie Greally imposed a three‑year prison term, suspended the last 18 months on the condition that El Habri leave the State within 14 days of release and not return for ten years. The court noted that El Habri had previously set himself on fire outside the Dáil to protest his residency application, but the judge said this was not an excuse for his criminal conduct. The defendant expressed remorse for his actions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Moroccan who set himself on fire outside Dail is jailed for violent robbery. Charges or matters: assault causing harm to Mr O'Brien at Adair Lane, Dublin city on October 25, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 25, 2014 Incident
- 2016-06-29 Publication
Why: She said because of financial adversity he resorted to stealing on a low level. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assault causing harm to Mr O'Brien at Adair Lane, Dublin city on October 25, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She suspended the last 18 months of a three year prison sentence on condition that he leave the State within 14 days of release and not return for ten years.
Places mentioned
- Wolseley Street
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Adair Lane
- Dublin city
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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