Ireland Case No. 13156Criminal damage, assault · Co. Dublin · 25 Sep 2021
Man given suspended sentence for train graffiti and assault on driver
Sean Cullen, 22, was given a four-year suspended sentence at court after pleading guilty to two counts of criminal damage and one of assault. The assault involved pepper spraying a train driver on 25 September 2021, and the criminal damage involved graffiti on train carriages that cost over €60,000 to repair.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced18 Jul
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Key facts
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- whatCullen caused over €60,000 worth of damage by graffitiing train carriages. (rte.ie)
- whenCullen pepper sprayed a train driver who tried to stop him on 25 September 2021. (rte.ie)
- weaponCullen pepper sprayed the train driver during a struggle. (rte.ie)
- investigationCullen was identified from CCTV. (rte.ie)
- investigationSpray cans and other items were found during a search of Cullen's home in May 2022. (rte.ie)
- chargeCullen pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage and one of assault. (rte.ie)
- courtThe judge said Cullen had caused a lot of harm but had a future as an apprentice electrician. (rte.ie)
- sentenceCullen was given a four-year suspended sentence. (rte.ie)
- sentenceThe judge put Cullen in custody for two days as a warning. (rte.ie)
- otherCullen was also linked to other graffiti incidents. (rte.ie)
- otherCullen's fingerprints were found. (rte.ie)
- otherCullen has one previous conviction for damaging property. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Jul2025Suspended sentence for man who assaulted train driver
Reports the sentencing of Sean Cullen, including his guilty pleas, the four-year suspended sentence, the judge's remarks and the evidence used to identify him.
convicted, Sean Cullen, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Cullenvictim