An actor who starred in Love/Hate has been jailed for four years for attempting to rob a café and later robbing a till from a shop.

Leroy Harris, 32, was stopped by gardaí and arrested after he was spotted in Dublin city with his hands covered in blood.

It was later discovered that he had just robbed a convenience store while armed with a broken pint glass.

Earlier that evening, Harris had squeezed under the shutters of a Dublin café, as the owner was trying to shut up for the day, in an attempt to rob it.

He had swung a wine bottle at the owner but the man managed to push Harris out and he fled the scene.

Harris, of Mariner’s Port, Dublin 1, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to attempted robbery of the Flower And Bean Café on Cork Street, Dublin 8.

He also came forward on signed guilty pleas from the District Court in relation to robbery and production of a broken pint glass at Day Today on Bachelor’s Walk on March 10, 2025.

He has 29 previous convictions for offences including road traffic, theft and fraud, public order and breach of bail.

David Perry BL, defending, said that Harris is deeply embarrassed, ashamed and remorseful for his actions on the day.

He began acting as a young child and ultimately secured a role on Love/Hate but began to struggle with his mental health, the court heard.

Mr Perry said Harris resorted to abusing alcohol when he found life difficult and on this particular day had taken a ‘tranquiliser-type’ tablet along with alcohol.

Judge Elma Sheahan imposed a total sentence of five years in prison and suspended the final 12 months.