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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21618Burglary · Co. Dublin · 31 Mar 2023

Man remanded in custody over Killiney burglary

Christopher Connors, a 40-year-old man, was charged with burglary at a house on Watson Avenue, Killiney, after being found in an upstairs front bedroom on 31 March 2023. Gardaí responded to a report of an intruder entering the property by a side gate at about 4pm on Friday; the house was under renovation and the owners were not present. Connors, who was reportedly drunk and whose uncle had died in recent days, appeared before Judge Patricia McNamara at the weekend sitting of Dublin District Court. Bail was refused and he was remanded in custody to appear again the following week, with legal aid granted and no plea yet indicated.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Christopher Connors was charged with burglary at a house on Watson Avenue, Killiney.
Where
He was found in an upstairs front bedroom of the house, which was under renovation with a skip outside.
When
Gardaí responded to a report of an intruder entering the property by a side gate at about 4pm on Friday, 31 March 2023.
Other details
  • The owners still lived at the property but were not present at the time.
  • Connors was reportedly drunk at the time of the incident and his uncle had died in recent days.
  • Legal aid was granted and he has yet to indicate a plea.
In court
  • He appeared before Judge Patricia McNamara at the weekend sitting of Dublin District Court.
  • Bail was refused and he was remanded in custody to appear again the following week.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatChristopher Connors was charged with burglary at Watson Avenue, Killiney. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereHe was found in an upstairs front bedroom of the house. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenGardaí responded to a report of an intruder entering the property by a side gate at about 4pm on Friday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Judge Patricia McNamara at the weekend sitting of Dublin District Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBail was refused and he was remanded in custody to appear again next week. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe house was being renovated and a skip was outside. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherConnors had been drunk at the time of the incident. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHis uncle had died in recent days. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe owners still lived at the property but were not present at the time. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe has yet to indicate a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Apr2023
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Burglar caught 'red-handed' at house in Killiney denied bail

    Court appearance at Dublin District Court where bail was denied and the accused was remanded in custody pending a plea.

    accused, Christopher Connors, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Connors