Glen Ward jailed for firing semi-automatic rifle in Finglas

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Glen Ward was sentenced at the Special Criminal Court to six years and three months, with the final nine months suspended. Ms Justice Melanie Greally imposed the sentence for an offence involving a semi-automatic rifle fired during a house party in Finglas. The proceedings were reported on 28 April 2025.

Ward had pleaded guilty to possessing or controlling a .223 calibre Remington AR-15 semi-automatic rifle at an address in Finglas on 1 January 2022, in circumstances giving rise to a reasonable inference that he did not have it for a lawful purpose.

The suspension was conditional on Ward staying away from six named people and being of good behaviour for 12 months. The court also required him to keep the peace for 12 months after his release, or he could serve the suspended portion.