Paul Evans pleads guilty to attempted robbery with BB gun

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Paul Evans pleaded guilty to attempted robbery at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with sentence adjourned to 16 May. The offence occurred at Marigold Avenue, Darndale, Dublin, on 13 November 2016.

Evans also admitted possessing a realistic imitation firearm after pointing a BB gun at taxi driver Frank Rowan's head and demanding money. Rowan overpowered him and struck him with the gun during a struggle.

The court heard Evans later told gardaí that the incident was a practical joke and that the driver had overreacted. Judge Melanie Greally said he continued to minimise the crime's impact.

Evans was remanded in custody until the sentencing date.