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flag A Dublin man was sentenced to three years in prison for setting a Luas tram on fire during riots following a stabbing.

flag A 20-year-old Dublin man, Evan Moore, was sentenced to three years in prison for setting fire to a Luas tram during riots on November 23, 2023, following a stabbing that injured a five-year-old girl. flag He pleaded guilty to rioting, arson, and damaging property, with footage showing him placing a burning bin on the tram. flag The fire caused nearly €5 million in damage and halted service for 24 hours. flag Authorities identified him through surveillance, and he was arrested during a later protest. flag The judge noted his remorse, guilty plea, lack of prior record, and efforts to reform, including an anti-racism course and prison education, reducing an initial four-year sentence by suspending the final year. flag The unrest, sparked by the stabbing, led to widespread violence, with over 500 gardaí deployed and additional property damage exceeding €275,000.

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