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6.5 years for robber who committed string of offences while on bail
Summary
A 23‑year‑old man, Jordan Cunningham, was sentenced to six and a half years' imprisonment for a series of robberies committed while on bail. He pleaded guilty to burglary at Event Fuel (July 19 2015), robbery at Tuttys corner shop and South Circular Pharmacy, attempted robbery at Cahills Pharmacy (July 22 2015), and robbery at Ladbrookes (October 22 2015). In each offence he used knives or a broken bottle to threaten staff and demanded money. Cunningham was released on bail for the burglary and later on high‑court bail to attend drug treatment, yet he continued to commit offences to repay drug debts. The judge noted his long‑standing drug addiction and the escalation of violence he was willing to use. Consecutive sentences totalling six and a half years were imposed, with the final year suspended. The court highlighted Cunningham's admissions, apologies and progress in rehabilitation courses while in custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 6.5 years for robber who committed string of offences while on bail. Charges or matters: burglary at Event Fuel, Canal Road, Ranelagh on July 19, 2015; robbery at Tuttys corner shop, Mercer Street and at South Circular Pharmacy as well as attempted robbery at Cahills Pharmacy, Camden Street on July 22, 2015; robbery at Ladbrookes, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire on October 22, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 19, 2015 Incident
- July 22, 2015 Incident
- October 22, 2015 Incident
- 2016-07-14 Publication
Why: A 23-year-old man who committed robberies while on bail because he was "desperate" for money to repay drug debts has been given a six and a half year sentence. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: burglary at Event Fuel, Canal Road, Ranelagh on July 19, 2015; robbery at Tuttys corner shop, Mercer Street and at South Circular Pharmacy as well as attempted robbery at Cahills Pharmacy, Camden Street on July 22, 2015; robbery at Ladbrookes, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire on October 22, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She imposed consecutive sentences totalling six and a half years and suspended the final year.; He was remanded in custody until October when he got high court bail to attend for drug treatment but was arrested shortly afterwards for another offence.
Places mentioned
- Charlemont Street
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Canal Road
- Mercer Street
- Camden Street
- Marine Road
- Ennis
Topics
Burglary Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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