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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1134Rape, sexual assault · Co. Dublin

20-year-old student charged with six counts of rape and eight of sexual assault of 16-year-old male in south Dublin

A 20-year-old male student was charged with six counts of rape and eight counts of sexual assault of a 16-year-old male, with the alleged offences occurring over a three-month period in 2021 at an address in south Co Dublin. The accused, who was a minor at the time of the alleged offences, was arrested on a Friday and appeared before Judge John Brennan at a late sitting of Dublin District Court on 15 August 2025, where he replied 'No' to each charge. The Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment, meaning the case will proceed to the Central Criminal Court, and legal aid was granted after the court heard the accused was a student, on social welfare and unemployed. Bail conditions were set including no contact with the complainant. The accused has yet to indicate a plea.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 20-year-old male student was charged with six counts of rape and eight counts of sexual assault of a 16-year-old male.
Where
The alleged offences occurred at a specific address in south Co Dublin.
When
The alleged sexual abuse occurred over a three-month period in 2021.
Investigation
The accused was arrested on a Friday.
Charges
The accused was charged with six counts of rape and eight counts of sexual assault.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Judge John Brennan at a late sitting of Dublin District Court on 15 August 2025.
  • The DPP directed trial on indictment, meaning the case will be tried in the Central Criminal Court.
Other details
  • The accused was a minor when the alleged offences occurred.
  • Legal aid was granted after the court heard the accused was a student, on social welfare and unemployed.
  • Bail conditions were set including no contact with the complainant.
  • The accused has yet to indicate a plea.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe victim was aged 16 and a juvenile at the time of the alleged offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe offences occurred at a specific address in south Co Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged sexual abuse occurred over a three-month period in 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe accused was arrested on a Friday. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with six counts of rape and eight counts of sexual assault. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge John Brennan at a late sitting of Dublin District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused was a minor when the alleged offences occurred. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherLegal aid was granted after the court heard the accused was a student, on social welfare and unemployed. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused has yet to indicate a plea. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Aug2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Student (20) charged with multiple counts of rape of male in Dublin

    Bail hearing details: 14 charges specified, DPP directed trial on indictment, bail conditions set including no contact with complainant, legal aid granted, accused has yet to indicate a plea.

    victim, 16, maleaccused, 20, male