Nathan Benson jailed for robbery after Dublin mugging

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Nathan Benson was sentenced for robbery at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to three years’ imprisonment, with the final 12 months suspended, as reported on 19 April 2019. The robbery occurred in Dublin 8 after Benson attacked Cormac Doyle and took his iPhone. The court was told Benson later ran into a preserved crime scene, where he was arrested. Judge Elma Sheahan said the conduct continued to affect the victim.

Benson had pleaded guilty to the robbery. The suspended portion was subject to conditions including keeping the peace, following Probation Service directions and remaining of good behaviour for 12 months after release.