Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 0099Rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, possession of child pornography · Co. Dublin

Four youths charged over alleged video sex attack on teenage girl in south Dublin

Four boys aged 16, 16, 16, and 15 are charged with rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, and possession of child pornography over an alleged video-recorded attack on a teenage girl in south Dublin in February 2025. They were arrested at their homes and appeared before Judge Brendan Toale at the Dublin Children's Court on 19 October 2026, where all four were granted bail. The DPP authorised trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court, the mandatory venue in rape cases. No plea has been entered and the case resumes in November.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Four youths are charged with rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, and possession of child pornography over an alleged video-recorded attack on a teenage girl.
Where
The alleged incident took place at a location in south Dublin.
When
The alleged incident occurred in February 2025.
Cause
The incident was allegedly captured on video.
Investigation
Gardaí received authorisation from the DPP and arrested the four youths at their homes on Monday morning.
Charges
  • Two boys aged 16 and 15 are accused of rape and sexual assault of the girl.
  • One 16-year-old co-defendant is accused of attempted sexual assault of the girl on the same date.
  • Another 16-year-old co-defendant faces a charge of possession of child pornography, allegedly one video thumbnail on a mobile device.
In court
  • The four youths appeared before Judge Brendan Toale at the Dublin Children's Court on 19 October 2026 and were granted bail.
  • The DPP authorised trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court, the mandatory venue in rape cases.
  • The boys have yet to enter a plea and the case resumes in November.
Other details
  • A fifth suspect, related to one of the four boys, has yet to be charged.
  • One teen's identity cards were issued in an east European country.
  • All four were unrepresented at the hearing due to a solicitors' dispute with Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan over legal aid payment reforms.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • investigationGardaí received authorisation from the DPP and arrested the four youths at their homes on Monday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeFour youths were charged with rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, and possession of child pornography involving a teenage girl in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeTwo boys aged 16 and 15 are accused of rape and sexual assault of the girl at a location in south Dublin in February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeOne 16-year-old co-defendant is accused of attempted sexual assault of the girl on the same date. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeAnother 16-year-old co-defendant faces a charge of possession of child pornography, allegedly one video thumbnail on a mobile device. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe four youths appeared before Judge Brendan Toale at the Dublin Children's Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtAll four youths and family members were granted bail with conditions sought by gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP authorised trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court, the mandatory venue in rape cases. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe boys have yet to enter a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case resumes in November. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe incident was allegedly captured on video. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherAll four were affected by the solicitors' dispute with Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan over legal aid payment reforms and none was represented at the hearing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA fifth suspect, related to one of the four boys, has yet to be charged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherOne teen's identity cards were issued in an east European country. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Oct2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Four youths charged over alleged video sex attack on girl in Dublin

    First court appearance; four youths charged and granted bail; DPP authorised trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court; a fifth suspect related to one of the four has yet to be charged; case resumes in November.

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