The garda agreed with defence Doireann McDonagh that the boy was not the main instigator, but he clarified that “the group as a whole” caused the damage. He did not believe the teen was intoxicated.The accused, accompanied to court by a family member, has 20 criminal convictions, including theft-related and criminal damage convictions, which resulted in the court placing him on supervised probation last year. However, he was not subject to that order at the time of the taxi incident.
Asked his thoughts about the incident, the teen said it was stupid. But he agreed with Judge Kelly that it was “more than stupid” for the driver who was making a living, and possibly had a family to support. The boy was remanded on bail to appear again in February for sentencing. The Probation Service will prepare a report to assess suitability for community service.
Absolute scum, how does a 17yr old accrue that many previous convictions without social workers intervening? No doubt the poor taxi man’s insurance went up as a result of having to claim for the damage caused by this cretin, absolutely shameful behaviour.
Aaaah he had a hard upbringing, no facilities in his area, no father, is on weed and is doing a (insert course)! “Suspended sentence”
It's dangerous out there....