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Prisoner's Threats Earn Extra Six Months
10 Oct
Summary
- Man threatened prison officers with harm to them and family.
- Threats made after receiving bad health news and attempting suicide.
- Judge noted threats were serious despite extenuating circumstances.
Dylan Smith, aged 35, has had his prison sentence extended by six months after pleading guilty to making serious threats against two prison officers. The incidents occurred on August 19 and 20, 2025, while Smith was serving time in Mountjoy Prison.
Initially found unresponsive in his cell, Smith was taken to Mater Hospital. There, he made threats, including targeting the officers' homes and families. Upon returning to prison, he repeated these threats, mentioning "brothers" and an axe.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Smith's actions stemmed from receiving distressing news about his incurable bladder cancer, leading to a suicide attempt and drug use. His defense highlighted his remorse, ongoing drug counseling, and health concerns, asking the court to consider these factors.
Despite the mitigating circumstances, Judge Martin Nolan imposed the consecutive six-month sentence, stating that prison staff cannot be subjected to such threats while carrying out their duties with humanity.
