Teen blames spiked drink for mini crime spree

A 17-year-old boy who believed that drink spiked with drugs resulted in his taking part in a mini crime wave, has been further remanded on bail pending sentencing.

The boy had already pleaded guilty at the Children's Court to theft, trespass, obstructing a garda and criminal damage offences, which occurred at a north Dublin business park on July 17 last.