Troubled teen detained

A 16-year-old boy, who has Aspergers Syndrome, which is a mild form of autism, was detained today for seven months and banned from driving for six years for a series of motoring offences.

Judge Bryan Smyth heard at the Dublin Children's Court that the boy has pleaded guilty to travelling as a passenger in a stolen vehicle, dangerous driving, and possessing a blade as a weapon, and a set of bolt cutters for use in a theft.