Joyrider to take part in 'high-adrenaline' sports

A 16-YEAR-old boy, who crashed a stolen car after leading gardaí on a traffic pursuit, is taking part in a programme of “high…

A 16-YEAR-old boy, who crashed a stolen car after leading gardaí on a traffic pursuit, is taking part in a programme of “high-adrenaline” sports to divert him from crime.

The teenager had pleaded guilty at the Children’s Court to taking the car and three counts of dangerous driving which occurred in Kilbarrack, north Dublin, on August 14th last year.

His case resumed yesterday and Judge Elizabeth MacGrath heard that he had recently been given a suspended six-month sentence for other crimes.

Gareth Noble, defending, said that the teenager, who is living with his grandparents, is getting assistance from the HSE. He was being supervised by a social worker and a care worker who had been appointed to work with the teenager, the court heard.

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“He has the benefit of a care worker, his involvement is to bring him out on activities, particularly high-adrenaline sports,” Mr Noble said.

Mr Noble said the teenager had engaged well and it was hoped this would deter him from being involved in motoring offences.

The teenager said he would co-operate with the Probation and Welfare Service. Judge MacGrath adjourned sentencing the boy until October.