Joseph French jailed for attempted robbery and robbery in Dublin

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Joseph French was jailed for attempted robbery and robbery at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 5 July 2024, receiving five years with the final two suspended on strict conditions. Judge Patricia Ryan directed the sentence to run consecutive to a four-year sentence French was already serving.

French pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and robbery. The offences occurred on 18 July 2021 at Centra, Kingswood Shopping Centre, and on 21 July at Applegreen in Clondalkin.

The report said DNA on plastic bags linked French to both incidents. It also recorded that the guilty plea benefited the prosecution, while the defence cited addiction, relapse, rehabilitation efforts and personal circumstances.

The proceedings were reported on 5 July 2024.