Michael Byrne sentenced to five years for robbery

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Michael Byrne was sentenced to five years for robbery at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 18 February 2015. The offences involved a cash-in-transit box at Raheny Shopping Centre and entertainment equipment taken from a teenager on the Dart. Byrne pleaded guilty to both robberies. The court heard he had taken tablets and heroin before robbing the security van, and that he made full admissions. The cash box and money were recovered, with the cash covered in green dye.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.