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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2356Robbery · Co. Dublin · 21 Dec 2018

Liam McGrane jailed for two knifepoint robberies of escorts in Dublin hotels

Liam McGrane, 59, of Clondalkin, Dublin, was sentenced to four years' imprisonment (18 months suspended) at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to robbing two female escorts at knifepoint in separate Dublin hotels in December 2018 and August 2019, taking €1,500 and €1,800 respectively.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced11 Feb
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Key facts

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20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMcGrane took €1,500 from the first victim. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMcGrane took €1,800 from the second victim. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBoth victims were female escorts who had profiles online. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMcGrane made admissions to gardai and handed over the €1,800. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe judge told McGrane he is not a person of good character. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe first robbery occurred at a Dublin hotel. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe second robbery occurred at a hotel in Saggart. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe first robbery took place on 21 December 2018. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe second robbery took place on 4 August 2019. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeFinancial pressures were a factor in his previous offending. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponMcGrane used a knife in the first robbery. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponMcGrane used a Stanley knife in the second robbery. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage showed a man leaving the second hotel in a blue car, which was traced to McGrane. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeMcGrane pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery at separate Dublin hotels. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceMcGrane was sentenced to four years' imprisonment with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMcGrane has previous convictions including road traffic offences and two offences of a similar nature. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMcGrane was assessed at low risk of re-offending but the court was not satisfied. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMcGrane is not currently working. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMcGrane has undertaken counselling. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Feb2025
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man, 59, jailed for robbing two escorts at knifepoint in separate Dublin hotels

    Sentencing article: McGrane received a four-year sentence (18 months suspended) for two planned knifepoint robberies of escorts; judge described the offences as targeting 'vulnerable young women' and noted his previous convictions for similar offending.

    suspect, Liam McGrane, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam McGranevictim, femalevictim, female