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Case No. 6083Robbery (armed robbery); possession of an offensive weapon · Co. Clare · 26 Feb 2022

Teen pleads guilty to robbing 13-year-old of jacket at knifepoint in Ennis, Co Clare

A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty at Ennis District Court to robbing a 13-year-old boy of a black padded Moncler jacket valued at €250 at knifepoint, at the Fairgreen in Ennis, Co Clare, at around 6pm on 26 February 2022. The accused, who was 13 at the time, also pleaded guilty to possessing an orange flick knife, which gardaí recovered after searching his home. The pleas were reported on 17 April 2024, when the judge said the accused had committed armed robbery when aged 13. The case was adjourned to 26 June for a probation report, and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty to robbing another 13-year-old boy of a black padded Moncler jacket valued at €250.
Where
The robbery took place at the Fairgreen in Ennis, Co Clare; one report gives the location as Fairgreen, Lifford, Ennis.
When
The robbery happened at around 6pm on 26 February 2022.
Weapon
The accused produced an orange flick knife during the robbery.
Investigation
Gardaí searched the boy's home and recovered the knife.
Charges
  • The robbery charge is contrary to Section 14 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001.
  • The knife charge is contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act.
In court
  • The accused pleaded guilty at Ennis District Court, as reported on 17 April 2024.
  • The judge adjourned the case to 26 June for a probation report.
Other details
  • The judge said the accused had committed armed robbery when aged 13 and was barely at the age of criminal responsibility.
  • The accused has no previous convictions.
  • The victim said he has since lost the jacket.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe teenager pleaded guilty to robbing another male of a black padded Moncler jacket valued at €250. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe robbery took place at the Fairgreen in Ennis, Co Clare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe robbery happened at around 6pm on 26 February 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe teenager produced an orange flick knife during the robbery. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí searched the boy's home and recovered the knife. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe robbery charge is contrary to Section 14 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe knife charge is contrary to Section 11 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case for a probation report to June 26. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the accused had committed armed robbery when aged 13. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused has no previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Apr2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    13-year-old robbed €250 jacket from another 13-year-old at knifepoint

    Court report on the accused's guilty pleas to robbery with a knife and possession of a flick knife, with the case adjourned for a probation report.

    accused, 16, malevictim, 13, male