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Case No. 20910Attempted robbery · Co. Tipperary · 20 Nov 2021

Teen jailed over knife-point attempted robbery at Roscrea fast food outlet

A teenager, Tommy Murphy, now 19 and 17 at the time, attempted to rob Burgoo Pizza and Kebab on Abbey Street, Roscrea, on 20 November 2021, wielding a kitchen knife and demanding money from the till at around 11.54pm. Gardaí reviewed CCTV, located him about 500 metres from the outlet and arrested him, bringing him to Nenagh Garda Station. He pleaded to the offence, and Judge John Martin at Nenagh Circuit Criminal Court jailed him for four years, suspending the last two on condition he enter a €100 peace bond, with the sentence backdated to when he was taken into custody. The sentence was reported by Tipperary Live in May 2023, and this is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced29 May
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A teenager wielded a kitchen knife while attempting to rob a fast food outlet in Roscrea.
  • A lone male entered the premises and demanded money from the till.
Where
The offence took place at Burgoo Pizza and Kebab, Abbey Street, Roscrea, County Tipperary.
When
The offence took place at around 11.54pm on 20 November 2021.
Weapon
The man used a kitchen knife during the attempted robbery.
Other details
  • The man was wearing a ski mask and sunglasses, according to the court.
  • The man was arrested and brought to Nenagh Garda Station.
Cause
  • The accused said he intended to obtain cash because he was under monetary pressure.
  • The accused said he had been under the influence of Xanax at the time of the offence.
Investigation
Gardaí reviewed CCTV and located the suspect about 500 metres from the outlet.
Charges
The accused pleaded to the offence of attempted robbery.
In court
  • The court heard the accused had 29 previous convictions and was on bail when the offence was committed.
  • Judge John Martin sentenced the accused at Nenagh Circuit Criminal Court, with Det Garda Oliver Hennelly giving evidence.
Sentence
The accused was jailed for four years, with the last two years suspended on condition he enter a €100 peace bond, and the sentence was backdated to when he was taken into custody.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA teenager wielded a kitchen knife while attempting to rob a fast food outlet in Roscrea. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatAt around 11.54pm a lone male entered the premises with a kitchen knife and demanded money from the till. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at Burgoo Pizza and Kebab, Abbey Street, Roscrea. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 20 November 2021. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeThe accused said he intended obtaining cash because he was under monetary pressure. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeThe accused had been under the influence of Xanax at the time of the offence. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí reviewed CCTV and located the suspect about 500 metres from the outlet. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded to the offence. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe court heard the accused had 29 previous convictions. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe offence was committed while the accused was on bail. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtJudge John Martin sentenced the accused at Nenagh Circuit Criminal Court. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceThe accused was jailed for four years, with the last two years suspended on condition he enter a €100 peace bond. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentence was backdated to when the accused was taken into custody. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe man was arrested and brought to Nenagh Garda Station. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 May2023
    Sentencedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    'Off his head' knife-wielding Tipperary teen jailed over attempt to rob fast food outlet

    Reports the Nenagh Circuit Criminal Court sentencing for a November 2021 attempted robbery at Burgoo Pizza and Kebab, Roscrea. This is a different incident from the existing Tommy Murphy trespass and drug possession cases.

    convicted, Tommy Murphy, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tommy Murphyvictim