Ireland Former senior garda arrested over alleged sexual offences, Dublin
A former senior garda was arrested on the afternoon of Friday 9 June 2023 over alleged rape and sexual assault, allegations that The Irish Times understands were made by one complainant over a year earlier. He was taken to an undisclosed garda station in Dublin and questioned under the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990, and he has since retired from the force. He was later released from detention without charge. The latest development is that gardaí say the investigation is ongoing and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested9 Jun
6 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A former senior garda was arrested over alleged rape and sexual assault; the Irish Mirror instead describes him as a former garda who investigated sex crimes.
- The allegations are of rape and sexual assault, made by one complainant who says the crimes happened during the man's policing career.
- When
- The man was arrested on the afternoon of Friday 9 June 2023.
- The Irish Times understands the allegations were made over a year before the arrest.
- Where
- He was taken to an undisclosed garda station in Dublin for questioning.
- Charges
- He was arrested under the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990 and has not been charged.
- Investigation
- The investigation began after a complaint, and interviews have been carried out.
- Garda Headquarters said investigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the DPP.
- In court
- No court proceedings have been reported.
- Other details
- He had retired from the force after many years at senior level and was reported to have worked in a unit that probed sexual and domestic abuse crimes.
- He was later released from detention while the garda investigation continues.
- The man's name has not been published in the reports.
37 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA former senior garda officer was arrested on suspicion of sex offences and released without charge. (rte.ie)
- whatHe was questioned about alleged rape and sexual assault. (rte.ie)
- whatA former garda who investigated sex crimes was arrested over an alleged rape during his time in the force. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA former garda who investigated sex crimes has been arrested over an alleged rape during his time working in the force. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA former senior officer in An Garda Síochána was arrested by detectives investigating alleged sexual offences. (thejournal.ie)
- whereHe was questioned at a Dublin garda station. (rte.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- whereHe was questioned under the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990 at a Dublin Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereHe was detained at a garda station in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereHe was taken to an undisclosed Garda station in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe man was being questioned at a garda station in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
- whenHe was arrested the day before the report. (rte.ie)
- whenThe ex-detective was arrested on the afternoon of 9 June 2023 and was held in custody for questioning that evening. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe ex-detective was arrested in the afternoon. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe allegations were made over a year ago, according to the Irish Times. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged crimes are said to have taken place during the retired officer's policing career. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigation began after a complaint, and interviews have been carried out. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí say the investigation is ongoing and a file will go to the DPP. (rte.ie)
- investigationA Garda spokesman confirmed the arrest in relation to alleged offences under the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationHe was questioned under the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990. (dublinlive.ie, irishtimes.com)
- investigationA male was arrested in relation to alleged offences under the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA former senior Garda officer was arrested for questioning on a Friday over allegations of rape and sexual assault. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGarda Headquarters said investigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the DPP. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe investigation is still ongoing and no findings have been reached. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe man was released from detention while the garda probe continues. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeA spokesperson said the man was arrested for alleged offences under the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990. (thejournal.ie)
- otherHe was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act and released. (rte.ie)
- otherThe officer served at a senior level in An Garda Síochána for many years. (rte.ie)
- otherA former garda has been arrested over alleged sexual offences. (extra.ie)
- otherThe retired garda had held a role in a unit that probed sexual and domestic abuse crimes. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe retired garda held a role in a unit that probed sexual and domestic abuse crimes. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherA Garda spokesman confirmed the arrest. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe man was later released from detention. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man previously held frontline uniform and detective roles and was promoted into senior management. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man has retired from the force. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe Garda Press Office confirmed the man was a former member of An Garda Síochána. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe former officer is understood to have been involved in investigations of serious crime on a national basis. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Jun2023Former senior garda arrested for alleged sexual offences
First report of the arrest. Confirms the man was a former senior officer who had retired, that he was released from detention, and that a file will go to the DPP.
suspect, male - 9 Jun2023Former senior Garda arrested after allegation of rape and sexual assault
Reports the arrest of a retired former senior Garda over allegations made by one complainant, that the alleged crimes took place during his policing career, and that a file will go to the DPP.
suspect, malevictim - 9 Jun2023Former garda who investigated sex crimes arrested over alleged rape
First report of the arrest of a former garda who investigated sex crimes, questioned under the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act 1990 at a Dublin Garda station. The article gives no date for the alleged offence, no name, and no charge.
suspect, male - 9 Jun2023Ex-garda who probed sex crimes arrested over alleged rape during time with force
First report of the arrest of a retired garda who worked in a unit investigating sexual and domestic abuse. No date, victim or details of the alleged rape are given.
suspect, male - 9 Jun2023Former Garda Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Offences
Only the headline and publication date are present; the body text is empty template code, so no location, date, names or circumstances are available.
suspect - 9 Jun2023Former garda questioned over sex offences released
First report of the arrest of a former senior garda on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. He was released without charge, and a file is to go to the DPP. The article does not name him or give the date of the alleged offences.
suspect, male