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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22777Rape (alleged) · Co. Dublin

Gardaí confirm alleged Dublin city centre rape incident did not happen

An Garda Síochána confirmed that an alleged rape of a man in Dublin city centre in recent days did not happen and is not being investigated, after images of a young man in distress were shared online.

  1. Reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAllegations were made that a man had been raped in Dublin city in recent days. (gript.ie)
  • investigationGardaí confirmed there is no investigation underway regarding the alleged rape. (gript.ie)
  • otherThe allegations arose after images of a young man in distress were shared online. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jan2023
    Othergript.ie, first report
    Gardaí say that City Centre ‘rape incident’ did not happen - Gript

    Gardaí confirm the alleged incident did not happen and no investigation is underway, responding to social media reports.

    victim, male