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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15895Theft · Co. Limerick · 30 Jul 2024

Man pleads guilty to stealing three chicken fillet rolls in Kilmallock

A 19-year-old man, Daniel Braddish, is alleged to have ordered three hot chicken fillet rolls worth €18 at the Spar on Lord Edward Street, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, at 10.02am on 30 July 2024 and left without paying. He was arrested by Limerick gardaí and pleaded guilty to one count of theft at Limerick district court, as reported on 4 October 2024. The judge adjourned the matter on condition that he pay €100 to a charity by 17 December 2024, failing which he will be convicted of theft and fined €300.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Three hot chicken fillet rolls valued at €18 were stolen.
  • The man ordered three rolls from the deli, made no attempt to pay and left the shop.
Where
The theft took place at the Spar on Lord Edward Street, Kilmallock, Co Limerick.
When
The theft took place at 10.02am on 30 July 2024.
Investigation
The man was arrested by Limerick gardaí.
Charges
He pleaded guilty to one count of theft at Limerick district court, as reported on 4 October 2024.
In court
The judge said she would strike the matter out if he made a contribution to the court poor box, as it was his first offence; the sentence terms describe this as a €100 payment to a charity.
Sentence
  • He must pay €100 to a charity by 17 December 2024 for the matter to be struck out.
  • If the money is not paid, he will be convicted of theft and fined €300.
Other details
  • He has no previous convictions and the cost of the rolls has been paid back.
  • His solicitor said the act was silly and stupid, and he apologised.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree hot chicken fillet rolls worth €18 were stolen. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatHe ordered three rolls from the deli and made no attempt to pay before leaving the shop. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe theft took place at the Spar on Lord Edward Street, Kilmallock. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe theft took place at 10.02am on 30 July 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to one count of theft at the local district court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she would strike the matter out if he made a contribution to the court poor box, as it was his first offence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe must pay €100 to a charity by 17 December for the matter to be struck out. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceIf the money is not paid he will be convicted of theft and fined €300. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe has no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe cost of the rolls has been paid back. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said the act was silly and stupid and he apologised. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Oct2024
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Chicken fillet roll thief’s goose is cooked after arrest by Limerick gardai

    Court report on a guilty plea at Limerick district court, with the case adjourned on condition of a charity payment. No matching existing case.

    accused, Daniel Braddish, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Braddish