Patrick Doyle jailed for robbery and car seizure in Dublin

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Patrick Doyle was sentenced to seven years in prison, with the final 18 months suspended, for robbery and seizing a vehicle by force at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 3 November 2021.

The offences took place in Dublin 2 on 11 October 2020. Doyle pleaded guilty to robbing a handbag and its contents and seizing a vehicle by force or threat.

The court heard that Doyle dragged the retired doctor along the ground as he tried to take her handbag and drive away in her car. She let go of the bag and rolled away from the vehicle.