James Maloney jailed for attempted burglary and assault

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James Maloney was sentenced to four years in prison for attempted burglary, with the final six months suspended for six months, and to a concurrent two years and four months for assault causing harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court; the report was published on 21 March 2024. He pleaded guilty to both offences after an incident at a Santry home on 1 February 2023.

The court heard that Maloney pushed an 80-year-old woman, who fell and suffered injuries to her head, arm and hand. The report said she waited more than 12 hours in A&E and replaced her front door at a cost of €3,000.