Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8810Riot, burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder · Co. Dublin · 23 Nov 2023

Teenager charged over looting and vandalism during 2023 Dublin riots

A man, described as 19 in the case record and as 16 at the time of the alleged offences, is charged over alleged looting, vandalism and disorder during the Dublin riots of 23 November 2023. The charges include a riot count covering Cathal Brugha Street and O'Connell Street, four counts of burglary at the Footlocker and ASICS shops and the Guud Café on O'Connell Street, criminal damage to a garda car, and violent disorder on Parnell Street. He appeared at Dublin Children's Court after directions from the DPP, made no reply when charged, has not indicated a plea, and was not opposed on bail. The latest development is that Judge Paul Kelly ordered him to return in September to be served with the book of evidence, after which he will be sent forward for trial to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is accused of looting, vandalising a garda car and taking part in the 2023 Dublin riots.
When
The alleged offences took place on 23 November 2023.
Where
  • The riot charge covers Cathal Brugha Street and O'Connell Street.
  • The criminal damage and violent disorder charges relate to Parnell Street.
Charges
  • He is charged with engaging in a riot under section 14 of the Public Order Act.
  • He faces four counts of burglary at the Footlocker and ASICS sportswear shops and the Guud Café on O'Connell Street.
  • He is also charged with criminal damage to a garda car and with violent disorder at Parnell Street on the same date.
Other details
  • The case record gives his age as 19, while the article headline calls him a teenager, and he was 16 at the time of the alleged offences.
  • He will then be sent forward for trial to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
In court
  • He appeared at Dublin Children's Court on a Tuesday after directions from the DPP, reported in an article dated 1 July 2026 in the archive and 21 July 2026 in the article text.
  • He made no reply when charged and has not yet indicated a plea.
  • There was no objection to bail.
  • Judge Paul Kelly ordered him to appear again in September to be served with the book of evidence.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA young man has been accused of looting, vandalising a garda car, and taking part in the Dublin riots in 2023. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe riot charge covers Cathal Brugha Street and O'Connell Street. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 23 November 2023. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with engaging in a riot under section 14 of the Public Order Act. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe faces four counts of burglary at the Footlocker and ASICS sportswear shops and the Guud Café on O'Connell Street. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with criminal damage to a garda car at Parnell Street. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with violent disorder at that location on the same date. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Dublin Children's Court on a Tuesday after directions from the DPP. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe made no reply when charged and has not yet indicated a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Paul Kelly ordered him to appear again in September to be served with the book of evidence. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe was 16 years old and a juvenile at the time of the alleged offences. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe will then be sent forward for trial to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Teenager appears in court charged with looting and vandalism during Dublin riots

    Reports a new court appearance by a man charged over alleged offences during the 23 November 2023 Dublin riots. No matching case exists in the list.

    accused, 19, male