Shane Connell granted bail over stolen van charge

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Shane Connell was granted bail after being charged with the unlawful use of a stolen van before Dublin District Court, reported on 20 February 2014. Gardaí alleged the van had been stolen at George’s Street South the previous night and driven erratically towards Ranelagh. The court heard that two parked cars and three moving vehicles were damaged before the van stopped after losing a wheel. Mr Connell had not entered a plea, and further charges could be brought.

His bail conditions included signing on three days a week, observing a curfew, avoiding specified Dublin districts and not sitting in the front seat of a car. His next hearing was listed for Cloverhill District Court on 27 February 2014.

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