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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10240Robbery · Co. Limerick · 23 Jul 2025

Man jailed for three years for robbing 90-year-old waiting for bus at Colbert Station, Limerick

On 23 July 2025 at around 6.30am, a 90-year-old man waiting for a bus at Colbert Station in Limerick city had his wallet grabbed from his hand, and the man who took it fled. Gardaí arrested Ian Waters, a 32-year-old man, that night, and he later pleaded guilty to one count of robbery at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Colin Daly jailed Waters for three years, backdated to 24 July 2025. The sentence was reported in articles dated 1 April and 3 April 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced1 Apr
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A 90-year-old man waiting for a bus had his wallet grabbed from his hand, and the accused fled.
  • The wallet contained the victim's free travel pass and €115 in cash.
Where
The robbery took place at Colbert Station in Limerick city.
When
  • The robbery occurred at around 6.30am on 23 July 2025.
  • The sentencing report is dated 1 April 2026 in the tracker and 3 April 2026 in the article's published line.
Investigation
Gardaí launched an investigation and Ian Waters, aged 32, was arrested that night.
Charges
Ian Waters pleaded guilty to one count of robbery.
In court
The case was heard at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
Sentence
Judge Colin Daly jailed Waters for three years, backdated to 24 July 2025.
Other details
  • The victim was not injured but was quite shaken.
  • The court heard that the accused has a longstanding heroin addiction.
  • The prosecuting barrister said it was difficult to imagine a more vulnerable victim.
  • Waters is listed as of Templemore, County Tipperary, and as a native of St Mary's Park, Limerick.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim, a 90-year-old man waiting for a bus, had his wallet grabbed from his hand and the accused fled. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe wallet contained the victim's free travel pass and €115 in cash. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place at Colbert Station in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe robbery occurred at around 6.30am on 23 July 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí launched an investigation and Waters was arrested that night. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused pleaded guilty to one count of robbery at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Colin Daly jailed Waters for three years, backdated to 24 July 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe victim was not injured but was quite shaken. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe court heard the accused has a longstanding heroin addiction. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Apr2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man, whose sister was murdered, robs 90-year-old victim waiting for bus

    Court report on the sentencing of Ian Waters, who pleaded guilty to robbery and was jailed for three years, backdated to 24 July 2025.

    convicted, Ian Waters, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ian Watersvictim, 90, male