Martin Connors jailed for burglary and robbery

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Martin Connors was sentenced to five years, with the final 18 months suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 8 November 2019, after pleading guilty to burglary and robbery. The offences took place at Versoy Avenue, Citywest, and Riverside Cottages, Templeogue, on 31 August 2018.

Judge Martin Nolan said the home invasion was neither clever nor subtle and had frightened the family. Connors, who had 42 previous convictions, was also linked to the robbery after Gardaí found his flip-flops in the getaway car. The judge took account of his learning challenges and hope of reform, with probation supervision attached to the suspended portion of the sentence.