Dylan Thomas sentenced for robbery and assaults on gardai

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Dylan Thomas was sentenced to four years’ detention, with the final year suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, as reported on 25 November 2016. He had pleaded guilty to robbery at Swords Town Park and assaults on two gardai on 2 May 2015.

Judge Melanie Greally said Thomas had shown a capacity for considerable violence when drinking, while noting his prospects for rehabilitation. The suspended year was subject to conditions addressing his drug, alcohol and anger-control issues, alongside psychiatric and educational services.