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

Four youths charged over rape and sexual assault in South Dublin

Four youths, aged 15 and 16, were charged with rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault and possession of child pornography over an alleged video-recorded attack on a teenage girl at a location in south Dublin in February 2025. Gardaí arrested the four at their homes on Monday morning, 19 October 2026, after receiving authorisation from the DPP. They appeared before Judge Brendan Toale at the Dublin Children's Court, where none was represented due to a solicitors' dispute over legal aid payment reforms. The DPP authorised trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court, and the four were granted bail with conditions. The case resumes in November, and a fifth suspect related to one of the four has yet to be charged.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Four youths are charged with rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault and possession of child pornography involving a teenage girl.
  • The incident was allegedly captured on video.
Where
The alleged offences took place at a location in south Dublin.
When
The alleged offences occurred in February 2025.
Investigation
Gardaí arrested the four youths at their homes on Monday morning, 19 October 2026, after receiving authorisation from the DPP.
Charges
Two youths, aged 16 and 15, are charged with rape and sexual assault; one aged 16 is charged with attempted sexual assault; and one aged 16 is charged with possession of child pornography, allegedly one video thumbnail on a mobile device.
In court
  • The youths appeared before Judge Brendan Toale at the Dublin Children's Court, where none was represented due to a solicitors' dispute over legal aid payment reforms.
  • The DPP authorised trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court, and the judge must hold a preliminary hearing on whether other charges will be severed.
  • The four youths were granted bail with conditions sought by gardaí.
  • The case resumes in November.
Other details
  • The youths have yet to enter a plea.
  • A fifth suspect, related to one of the four, has yet to be charged.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe incident was allegedly captured on video. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe offences involve a teenage girl (gript.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at a location in south Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe case is in South Dublin (gript.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred on a date in February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested the four youths at their homes on Monday morning after receiving authorisation from the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeFour youths have been charged with a range of offences including rape, sexual assault, attempted sexual assault and possession of child pornography. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeOne youth is charged with possession of child pornography, allegedly one video thumbnail on a mobile device. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe youths are charged with sexual assault (gript.ie)
  • chargeThe youths are charged with attempted sexual assault (gript.ie)
  • chargeThe youths are charged with possession of child pornography (gript.ie)
  • courtThe youths were brought before Judge Brendan Toale at the Dublin Children's Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtNone of the four was represented at the hearing due to the solicitors' dispute over legal aid payment reforms. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has authorised trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge must hold a preliminary hearing on whether the other charges will be severed and remain in the Children's Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe four youths were granted bail with conditions sought by gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case resumes in November. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtFour youths appeared in court charged with multiple offences (gript.ie)
  • otherThe youths have yet to enter a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA fifth suspect, related to one of the four boys, has yet to be charged. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Oct2026
    In courtgript.ie, its first report
    Teens charged over rape, sexual assault on girl in South Dublin - Gript

    First report: four teenage boys charged with multiple sexual offences and possession of child pornography involving a teenage girl in South Dublin.

    victim, femalesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, malesuspect, male
  2. 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.

    accused, 16, maleaccused, 15, maleaccused, 16, maleaccused, 16, male