Teenager who possessed illegal air rifle is remanded on bail pending sentence

A south Dublin teenage boy, who shot himself in the hand while taking part in target practice with an illegal air rifle which fires lead pellets, has been remanded on bail pending sentence.

The 17-year-old boy, who has 26 prior convictions, pleaded guilty today at the Children’s Court to possessing the air rifle and 0.17-inch calibre lead pellets, contrary to the Firearms Act, at Lambay Drive, in Ballybrack, in Dublin, in July 2007. He also admitted using a stolen motorcycle on May 25 last year.