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Case No. 21678Rape; indecent assault · Co. Dublin

Former sports coach to stand trial for historic rape and indecent assault of a child in Dublin

A man in his 70s, a former sports coach, was arrested and charged with one count of rape and nine counts of indecent assault of a female child under 17, with offences dating to between 1989 and 1990 in Dublin. He appeared at Blanchardstown District Court on 16 March 2023, was granted bail with conditions, and was directed by the DPP to stand trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused faces one rape charge and nine indecent assault charges. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThere is one alleged victim who was a child at the time of the offences. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe offences took place at a location in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offences date back between 1989 and 1990. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe accused was arrested at 9.52am at Lucan Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeSergeant Colin Finnerty charged the male at 10.15am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Blanchardstown District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the accused stand trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe State is seeking a six week remand for a book of evidence to be served. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 2 May 2023 at Blanchardstown District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceBail was granted with conditions including surrendering his passport, no contact with the victim, and being contactable at all times. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe accused was remanded on bail on his own bond of €100. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused did not have to address the court and has yet to enter a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe judge imposed reporting restrictions that the accused cannot be identified. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Former sports coach to stand trial accused of rape and indecent assault

    First report of the arrest, charging and initial court appearance. The accused was granted bail with conditions and the case was adjourned to 2 May 2023 for service of a book of evidence.

    suspect, 70s, malevictim, under 17, female