Glen Lieghio gets suspended sentence for violent disorder

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Glen Lieghio received an 18-month sentence, suspended in full, for violent disorder and criminal damage at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 3 May 2017. The offences occurred at Marigold Avenue, Darndale, on 24 July 2015.

The court heard that Lieghio was among 20 to 30 youths who threw stones, bottles and other objects at gardaí investigating a dangerously driven car. A rock he threw struck a colleague and smashed the garda’s mobile phone.

Judge Karen O’Connor ordered a good behaviour bond and one year of probation supervision. Lieghio had pleaded guilty and had no previous convictions.