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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4435Robbery · Co. Dublin · 28 Sep 2024

Man, 20, jailed for seven years over knifepoint robberies of teenage boys in south Dublin

Alex Onuh, 20, of Clondalkin, was jailed at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to 15 counts of robbery and four counts of attempted robbery of teenage boys for their mobile phones and bank cards between November 2023 and September 2024. Judge Elma Sheahan imposed consecutive sentences totalling eight years with the final year suspended.

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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Dec
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Key facts

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  • whatOnuh targeted teenage boys, sometimes alone but often as part of a gang. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatVictims were almost all made to reset their phones to factory settings so they could be sold online. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatOn September 28th, 2024, a vulnerable 17-year-old was chased from a bus to his home by Onuh and a gang, kicked and assaulted on the ground before escaping. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatOn November 22nd, 2023, two boys aged 15 and 16 were detained on Ballinteer Road, Dundrum, and forced to hand over their phones. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatOn January 5th, 2024, a 17-year-old in Ballinteer had his phone and bank card stolen and was forced to withdraw €250 and transfer €1,000 to Onuh. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMost offences took place in Rathfarnham, Ballyboden, Ballycullen, Knocklyon, Ballinteer and Dundrum, with one in Coolock. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences took place between November 2023 and September 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponVictims were threatened with a knife or told they would be slashed if they did not hand over their phones. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponIn one incident a victim had a flick knife pushed against his face. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí recognised Onuh because he wore the same distinctive Moncler jacket during most of the attacks. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí arrested Onuh a few days after the January 2024 incident, interviewed him and released him. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeAlex Onuh pleaded guilty to 15 counts of robbery and four counts of attempted robbery. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceJudge Elma Sheahan imposed consecutive sentences totalling eight years and suspended the final year on strict conditions. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge said the offending demonstrated pre-planning, premeditation and was repetitive. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherOnuh has no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDefence counsel said Onuh's family was originally from Nigeria and he was homeless for a lengthy period as a child. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Dec2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Knifepoint robber who targeted teen boys in south Dublin for mobile phones jailed

    Sentencing of Alex Onuh for a string of knifepoint robberies and attempted robberies of teenage boys in south Dublin.

    convicted, Alex Onuh, 20, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Alex Onuhvictim, 17, malevictim, 15, malevictim, 16, male