Joseph O'Brien jailed for three Dublin robberies

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Joseph O'Brien was sentenced to seven years in prison, with the final two years suspended, for three robberies at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 6 April 2022.

He pleaded guilty to robbing a pharmacy on James Street on 19 January and 23 April 2019, and robbing a man on James Street on 21 January 2019. Judge Melanie Greally imposed strict conditions, including following every Probation Service direction for 12 months after release.

The report said O'Brien struck the man with a bottle before he was kicked repeatedly. Defence counsel said his offending was linked to crack cocaine and heroin addiction, and that he was drug-free in custody.

The proceedings were reported on 6 April 2022.