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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17086Criminal damage · Co. Louth · 17 Jun 2018

Suspended sentence for reversing into petrol pump

On 17 June 2018, Darren Murden, a 34-year-old man of Fatima Park, Dundalk, reversed at speed into a petrol pump at the Maxol filling station on the Castletown Road, Dundalk, causing almost €9,500 in damage. He was summoned for criminal damage. The case was put back so a charitable donation could be made, and the defence solicitor later said €300 was in court. Dundalk District Court imposed a four-month suspended sentence, as reported on 30 May 2024, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced30 May
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Key facts

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What happened
A man reversed at speed into a petrol pump at a filling station, causing almost €9,500 in damage.
Where
The incident took place at the Maxol filling station on the Castletown Road, Dundalk, Co Louth.
When
The incident took place on 17 June 2018.
Cause
The man reversed after seeing a van enter the forecourt while he was returning to his car after paying for fuel.
Other details
  • The man is Darren Murden, aged 34, of Fatima Park, Dundalk.
  • The case was put back so a charitable donation could be made.
  • The defence solicitor said €300 was in court.
  • The sentence was reported on 30 May 2024.
Charges
Darren Murden was summoned for criminal damage arising from the incident.
In court
The case was heard at Dundalk District Court.
Sentence
The judge imposed a four-month suspended sentence.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place at the Maxol filling station on the Castletown Road, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 17 June 2018. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • causeThe defendant reversed at speed into a petrol pump after seeing a van enter the forecourt. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeDarren Murden was summoned for criminal damage. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe sentence was handed down at Dundalk District Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a four-month suspended sentence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe damage caused was almost €9,500. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe case was put back so a charitable donation could be made, and €300 was in court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had two previous convictions for arson dating back to 2012. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 May2024
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk court: Suspended sentence for reversing into petrol pump

    Court report on the sentencing of a 2018 criminal damage case. No existing case matched this incident.

    convicted, Darren Murden, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darren Murden