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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3191Reckless endangerment, assault, unlawful use of a car, dangerous driving, damaging an official Garda vehicle · Co. Dublin · 24 Aug 2023

Juvenile who drove stolen car on wrong side of M50 adjourned after breaking garda's hand

A 15-year-old boy (now 16) who pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment, assault, unlawful use of a car, dangerous driving, and damaging an official Garda vehicle after driving a stolen car on the wrong side of the M50 in August 2023 had his case adjourned for six months by Judge Orla Crowe, who noted his 'significant improvement' over the past year.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe boy rammed a patrol car and attempted to drive down a slip road onto the wrong side of the motorway. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDet Gda Kate Gilligan sustained two broken bones in her hand when the driver door closed on it. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe garda was out of work for 11 weeks but the incident had no lasting effects on her or her work. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe boy told gardaí he was not the person who stole the car but had use of it the day after it was stolen. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe teen tried to get away but was arrested and brought to hospital to be treated for his own injuries. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe charges relate to south Dublin locations along the M50. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereGardaí initially received reports of two stolen vehicles driving dangerously against traffic on the M11 at Rathnew, Co Wicklow. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 24 August 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe boy pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment, assault, unlawful use of a car, dangerous driving, and damaging an official Garda vehicle. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Orla Crowe adjourned the case for six months and asked for an updated probation report. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe boy had abided by his bail condition and not reoffended since his release. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe probation report stated his risk of reoffending had reduced and he was no longer associating with negative peer influences. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe boy had written a letter apologising to the garda and saying he regretted his actions. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Nov2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Boy drove stolen car on wrong side of motorway and broke garda’s hand, court told

    Court hearing at which the juvenile pleaded guilty and the case was adjourned for six months pending an updated probation report; Det Gda Kate Gilligan gave a victim impact statement describing the pursuit and injury.

    victim, Kate Gilligan, female, irish (judged from name)Kate Gilligansuspect, 15, male