Jail for man who used toy gun to rob bookmakers

A man who stole money from a bookmakers shop using a toy gun he stole from his young nephew has been sentenced today.

Noel Kenna of Annamore Drive, Cabra, Dublin pleaded guilty to carrying an imitation firearm for the purposes of robbery at Ladbrokes, Dowth Avenue, Cabra and to robbery of €180 on July 26, 2008.