Man who looked as if ‘butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth’ avoids jail after causing €60,000 of damage to Irish Rail trains

Sean Cullen (22) had ‘developed a need’ to spray-paint trains and public buildings, the judge said

Sean Cullen pleaded guilty to assault and causing criminal damage. Photo: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

Andrew Phelan

A young man who looked as if "butter wouldn't melt in his mouth" has been spared jail after causing more than €60,000 worth of damage to trains.

Sean Cullen (22) also pepper-sprayed a train driver in the face when he was caught vandalising carriages at a Dart depot, one of a series of incidents while he was a teenager that had “heavy” financial consequences for Irish Rail.