Connor Manning, 29, has pleaded guilty to multiple offences, including robbery and assault on a Garda, which led to injuries and public disorder. In a series of incidents from August 2022 to April 2023, he threatened staff during thefts and assaulted police officers. His defense highlighted his struggles with drug addiction stemming from personal difficulties. The judge, while acknowledging Manning's admission of shame and willingness for treatment, showed no sympathy regarding the violent nature of his crimes, particularly the assault on a Garda officer with a hurley.
Defence counsel for Manning stated that he had turned to drug abuse due to a tough life, expressing that Manning was thoroughly ashamed and open to recovery.
Judge James O'Donohoe expressed a lack of sympathy for Manning regarding his assault on the garda, indicating the seriousness of the offence and its consequences.
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