James Bennett gets suspended sentence for attempted robbery

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James Bennett received a fully suspended three-year sentence for attempted robbery at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 22 June 2015. The offence occurred at Leonard’s Corner post office in Dublin on 17 October 2013, after Bennett presented a note claiming he had a bomb and displayed a pellet gun.

Judge Mary Ellen Ring ordered Bennett to remain under Probation Service supervision for 18 months and keep the peace for three years. The report said he had pleaded guilty, made full admissions during questioning and had told gardaí he wanted money for accommodation.