Ireland Case No. 4839Rape · Co. Dublin · 9 Aug 2021
Charges dropped against two men accused of raping Aaron Bride near O'Connell Street
Charges of rape against two men over an alleged 2021 incident near the GPO on O'Connell Street, Dublin, were dropped after the alleged victim died before trial. His family has spoken publicly about delays in the justice system.
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Key facts
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- whereThe alleged assault took place near the GPO on O'Connell Street, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault took place on August 9, 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA passing patrol car saw the incident and intervened. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeTwo men were arrested and charged with rape. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe two accused were released on bail. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions entered a nolle prosequi on October 15. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe alleged victim was 19 years old at the time. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe alleged victim died from a cardiac arrest in July, aged 21. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe charges against the two men were dropped and the trial will not take place. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 Oct2024Family's heartache as charges dropped against rape accused
Article reports the Director of Public Prosecutions entered a nolle prosequi on October 15, dropping the charges after Aaron Bride died in July. The family says the delays left him unable to move on and has launched a social media campaign for change.