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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4556Theft, rioting · Co. Dublin · 23 Nov 2023

Man jailed for two years over looting during Dublin riots

Jamie Robinson, 25, was jailed for two years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to theft and rioting over the November 2023 Dublin riots. He stole eight packets of cigarettes from a Gala store and helped put rubbish on Dame Street that was later set alight by others.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Nov
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Key facts

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18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRobinson looted cigarettes from a Gala store and helped gather rubbish that was later set on fire. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCCTV showed Robinson grabbing eight packets of cigarettes in the Gala store. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDefence counsel said Robinson's role on Dame Street was placing rubbish on the street, not setting it alight. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe theft took place at Gala on Abbey Street. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe rioting took place at Dame Street. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe offences occurred on November 23rd, 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe riot broke out after a five-year-old girl was severely wounded in a stabbing at Parnell Square earlier that day. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí identified Robinson from CCTV footage in the Gala store and on Dame Street. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeRobinson pleaded guilty to one count of theft. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeRobinson pleaded guilty to one count of rioting. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe sentencing took place at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on a Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceRobinson was jailed for two years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherRobinson has 24 previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherRobinson was serving a suspended sentence for criminal damage at the time of the offending. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherRobinson told gardaí he had no political motivation and had not attended any anti-immigrant protests. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe total cost of the damage was estimated at around €87,500. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe store had to be closed for a number of days after the looting. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe shop owner said he was deeply traumatised by the events of that night. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Nov2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who looted cigarettes from shop during Dublin riots jailed for two years

    Reports the sentencing of Jamie Robinson, who pleaded guilty to theft at Gala on Abbey Street and rioting at Dame Street. Adds his two-year sentence, previous convictions, the estimated damage of €87,500, and the defence and victim impact accounts. No existing case in the list covers this 2023 incident.

    convicted, Jamie Robinson, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jamie Robinsonvictim