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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15155Burglary · Co. Dublin · 23 Nov 2023

New Zealander accused of Footlocker burglary during Dublin riots claims alibi

Jack Brazil, a 30-year-old New Zealander, is accused of burglary at the Footlocker sports outlet on O'Connell Street in Dublin on 23 November 2023, the day of large-scale disorder and looting in the city centre. He was arrested on the Tuesday before his hearing at Dublin District Court, where he was charged under section 12 of the Theft and Fraud Act and reserved the right to provide further exculpatory evidence. At the hearing he was remanded on bail with a €200 bond, subject to a 12 pm to 6 am curfew and weekly signing at Mountjoy Garda station, and his defence said he had offered alibi details. The case was adjourned to 29 January, with the judge warning it might be adjourned again.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Jack Brazil, a 30-year-old New Zealander, is accused of burglary at the Footlocker sports outlet.
Where
The alleged burglary took place at the Footlocker sports outlet on O'Connell Street in Dublin.
When
The alleged burglary took place on 23 November 2023.
Cause
The alleged burglary happened on the day of large-scale disorder and looting in Dublin city centre, which followed a knife attack on young children.
Other details
He was arrested on the Tuesday before his court appearance.
Charges
  • He is charged under section 12 of the Theft and Fraud Act.
  • When charged, he said he reserved the right to provide further exculpatory evidence.
Investigation
  • The defence said he had offered alibi details, but gardaí said those details still needed to be provided and statements would have to be taken.
  • Gardaí said it would take eight weeks for the DPP to give directions.
In court
  • He appeared at Dublin District Court, where the judge noted that his passport had been seized and that there was no objection to bail subject to conditions.
  • The judge ordered the case to resume on 29 January, while warning it might be adjourned again.
Sentence
He was remanded on bail with a €200 bond, with a 12 pm to 6 am curfew and signing on every Wednesday at Mountjoy Garda station.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe burglary was at the Footlocker sports outlet on O’Connell Street in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe burglary was alleged to have happened on 23 November 2023. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe defence said the accused had offered alibi details. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said the alibi details still needed to be provided and that statements would have to be taken. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said it would take eight weeks for the DPP's directions to be given. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to section 12 of the Theft and Fraud Act. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Dublin District Court after his arrest on the Tuesday before the hearing. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted that his passport had been seized and that there was no objection to bail subject to conditions. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on bail with a bond of €200. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered the case to resume on 29 January, while warning it might be adjourned again. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe alleged burglary took place on the day of large-scale disorder and looting in Dublin city centre, which followed a knife attack on young children. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherWhen charged, the accused said he reserved the right to provide further exculpatory evidence. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherBail conditions include a 12 pm to 6 am curfew and signing on every Wednesday at Mountjoy Garda station. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Dec2024
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    New Zealand man accused of burglary during Dublin riots claims he has alibi, court hears

    First report of this case. It adds the court appearance on 18 December 2024, the bail conditions, the accused's alibi claim, and the adjournment to 29 January.

    accused, Jack Brazil, 30, male, New Zealander, named, non-irishJack Brazil