Frank Ward’s armed robbery appeal rejected

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Frank Ward’s application over his armed robbery sentence was rejected by the Court of Appeal, reported on 11 December 2014.

Ward had pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm and possessing a firearm during the 2003 Goatstown robbery. His life sentences had previously been reduced to 20 years on appeal. The court said he had not identified new facts capable of showing a miscarriage of justice, and he was returned to prison to serve the remainder of his sentence.