Irish Court of Appeal overturns Peter Sheeran's armed robbery sentence, citing disproportionate punishment.

Peter Sheeran, 33, had his five-year prison sentence for armed robbery overturned by the Irish Court of Appeal. He robbed a village shop in Kilanerin using a bread knife and took €1,000. While acknowledging the seriousness of the crime, the court found the original sentence disproportionate, considering Sheeran's lack of prior convictions and his claims of acting under duress. He remains in custody, awaiting re-sentencing on December 16.

November 05, 2024
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