One of State's youngest offenders admits 10-month robbery spree

The boy's solicitor said his client received very little of the cash, and was under the influence of other boys who were a little older than him.

The boy, who was accompanied by his mother, pleaded guilty to the charges which were mostly concerned with robbery, theft and burglary. File image

A 14-year-old boy who is one of Ireland's youngest offenders to be held in a detention centre has appeared in court accused of a 10-month robbery spree.

The boy, who was just 13 at the time, appeared before Letterkenny District Court in Co Donegal where he faced, and admitted, 23 charges.