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Case No. 20672Assault causing harm and robbery · Co. Dublin · 2 Feb 2021

Teen given suspended sentence for assault and robbery of food delivery cyclist in Grangegorman

On 2 February 2021 a group of youths assaulted and robbed a food delivery cyclist at Grangegorman, Dublin, stealing his bike and mobile phone. Gardaí later identified and arrested Dylan Crowley, who was 16 at the time and was charged after he turned 18. On 16 June 2023 Crowley, then 18, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm and robbery, and Judge Orla Crowe imposed a two-year prison sentence suspended in full for three years with 18 months' probation supervision.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A group of youths assaulted and robbed a food delivery cyclist.
  • The injured man's bike and mobile phone were stolen.
Where
The offence took place at Grangegorman, Dublin.
When
The offence took place on 2 February 2021.
Weapon
The injured man was first struck in the chest with a wooden stick and then in the arm, causing a compound fracture.
Investigation
  • Gardaí were called and given a description of the group, and later found a group matching it.
  • Crowley was later identified and arrested.
Charges
Crowley was charged after he had turned 18.
In court
  • Crowley pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and robbery at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
  • Judge Orla Crowe took the assault as the principal offence, took the robbery into consideration, and said Crowley was a child when the offence took place.
Sentence
  • Crowley was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended in full for three years.
  • Crowley must remain under probation supervision for 18 months.
Other details
  • The injured man required two surgeries on his arm, had a metal plate inserted, and was out of work for one year.
  • Crowley brought €500 to court for the injured man as a token of remorse, and the defence asked the court to consider his early guilty plea and young age.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA group of youths assaulted and robbed a food delivery cyclist. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe injured man was struck in the arm, causing a compound fracture. (rte.ie)
  • whatThe injured man's bike and mobile phone were stolen. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at Grangegorman, Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 2 February 2021. (rte.ie)
  • weaponThe injured man was first struck in the chest with a wooden stick. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were called and given a description of the group, and later found a group matching it. (rte.ie)
  • investigationCrowley was later identified and arrested. (rte.ie)
  • chargeCrowley was charged after he had turned 18. (rte.ie)
  • courtCrowley pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and robbery. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the court must consider that Crowley was a child when the offence took place. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge took the assault as the principal offence and the robbery into consideration. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceCrowley was sentenced to two years in prison. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceThe two-year sentence was suspended in full for three years. (rte.ie)
  • sentenceCrowley must remain under probation supervision for 18 months. (rte.ie)
  • otherCrowley was 16 at the time of the offence. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe injured man required two surgeries on his arm and had a metal plate inserted. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe injured man was out of work for one year after the assault. (rte.ie)
  • otherCrowley brought €500 to court for the injured party as a token of remorse. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe defence asked the court to take into account Crowley's early guilty plea and young age at the time of the offence. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jun2023
    Sentencedrte.ie, first report
    Teen avoids jail for assault on food delivery cyclist

    Reports the sentencing of Dylan Crowley, including the suspended sentence, probation supervision, the injured man's injuries and impact, and mitigation on his behalf. No existing case matches this 2021 incident.

    convicted, Dylan Crowley, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Crowleyvictim, male