Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11625Burglary, robbery and production of a weapon · Co. Dublin

Man who committed six-week crime spree in Dublin jailed for five years

Paul Beatty (39) pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to four counts of burglary, two counts of robbery and two counts of production of a weapon committed between April and May 2025. Judge Orla Crowe imposed a five-year sentence with the final 12 months suspended.

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  6. Sentenced1 Jan
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBeatty was jailed for five years after a six-week spree of offending. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereMost of the crimes were committed in Beatty's local community. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereBeatty gained access to an underground carpark on 1 April 2025 while the gate was open. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offences were committed on dates between 1 April 2025 and 16 May 2025. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeDefence counsel said the bulk of the offending was to feed a chronic heroin and crack cocaine addiction. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponBeatty robbed a pharmacy on Church Road in East Wall after threatening staff with a knife. (thejournal.ie)
  • weaponDuring a robbery of a UPS driver's parcel, Beatty produced a kitchen knife. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationBeatty was arrested on 27 May 2025 after gardaí viewed CCTV footage. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeBeatty pleaded guilty to four counts of burglary, two counts of robbery and two counts of production of a weapon. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Orla Crowe. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge set a cumulative headline sentence of eight years, reduced to six, with the final 12 months suspended. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe suspended 12 months was suspended for two years on condition that Beatty engage with the Probation Service for a year after release. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherBeatty had 85 previous convictions, including for possession of firearms and road traffic offences, but none for burglary or robbery. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jan2026
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man who went on six-week crime spree jailed for five years

    Sentencing report: Beatty was jailed for five years with the last 12 months suspended for two years on probation conditions; offences were committed between 1 April and 16 May 2025, the majority in East Wall, and he had been in custody since his arrest on 27 May 2025.

    convicted, Paul Beatty, 39, named, irish (judged from name)Paul Beatty