Ireland Case No. 11418Sexual assault of a child · Co. Dublin
Five boys questioned over alleged sexual assault of girl in Dublin
Five teenage boys were arrested and questioned over an alleged serious sexual assault of a girl in Dublin, which is said to have occurred around the same time last year. They have been released without charge pending a file to the DPP.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested22 Jan
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatGardaí are investigating the alleged serious sexual assault of a child by other children. (rte.ie)
- whereThe alleged attack occurred in Dublin. (rte.ie)
- whenFive arrests were made on 20 January 2026. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe incident was filmed and the footage was circulated. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí have carried out searches, seized phones, taken statements, secured social media footage and gathered CCTV. (rte.ie)
- investigationFive teenage boys were arrested and questioned. (rte.ie)
- otherGardaí believe the girl and the boys drank alcohol before the attack. (rte.ie)
- otherThe girl told a family member about the incident, and gardaí were contacted. (rte.ie)
- otherThe five boys were released without charge pending a file to the DPP. (rte.ie)
- otherReporting restrictions under the Children's Act, 2001 apply because the alleged perpetrators and victims are juveniles. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Jan2026Five boys questioned over alleged sexual assault of girl
Reports that five teenage boys were arrested on 20 January 2026 and released without charge pending a DPP file, and that the alleged offence was filmed and the footage circulated.
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