John Doyle sentenced for Storm Emma shop trespass

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John Doyle was sentenced to two years, with the final year suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 24 July 2019 for trespassing with intent to steal. The offence occurred at a Centra store in Kiltalown, Tallaght, during Storm Emma on 2 March 2018.

Doyle pleaded guilty after entering the shop and throwing trolleys as gardaí pursued him. Judge Melanie Greally said the conduct during a national emergency justified imprisonment, but took account of his remorse, rehabilitation efforts and supporting references when suspending the final 12 months.