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€3m in damage to detention centre during "mayhem" of riot
Summary
Shane Farrelly, aged 20, was convicted of public disorder and two counts of damaging property during a riot at Oberstown Children Detention Campus on 29 August 2016, when staff were on strike. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three-and-a-half years, with the final 18 months suspended. Farrelly was part of a group of teenagers who caused €3 million in damage to the detention centre, including smashing televisions and windows, and also contributed to an additional €500 000 in damage to other units. He had 21 prior convictions, including assault, criminal damage and threats to kill. Three co‑accused who pleaded guilty to arson received five‑year sentences, with the last two years suspended. The court noted that Farrelly did not set fire to the building but participated in violent disorder that caused the damage. The case was heard in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The article does not mention any further proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: €3m in damage to detention centre during "mayhem" of riot. Charges or matters: one count of public disorder and two counts of damaging property at a unit in the detention centre; arson, were jailed for five years, with the final two years suspended. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 29, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-11-01 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: one count of public disorder and two counts of damaging property at a unit in the detention centre; arson, were jailed for five years, with the final two years suspended (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Three of his co-accused, who also pleaded guilty to arson, were jailed for five years, with the final two years suspended. Handing down a sentence of three-and-a-half years with the final 18 months suspended, Judge Martin Nolan noted Farrelly did not take part in setting fire to the building.
Places mentioned
Topics
Arson Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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