Case No. 2457Rape · Co. Kildare · 13 Oct 2024
Gardaí launch Crimecall appeal to identify suspect in Athy rape
Gardaí launched a public appeal on RTÉ's Crimecall to identify a man in his early to mid-30s suspected of raping a woman along the River Barrow Walkway in Athy, Co Kildare, on 13 October 2024. An evo-fit of the suspect was released and the public is urged to contact Kildare Garda Station with any information.
- Reported29 Jan
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports8 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe female victim was approached by the suspect, dragged to the ground and raped. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe suspect fled in the direction of Athy town centre after the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe attack took place along the River Barrow Walkway in Athy, Co Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on the evening of 13 October 2024 at around 7.30pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe public is urged to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045527730 with any information. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe suspect is described as between six foot two and six foot four tall, in his early to mid-30s, very thin, with a skinny oval-shaped long face, gaunt sunken-in cheeks, facial stubble, a big nose and distinctive eyes. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe suspect wore all black clothing, a peak cap, and had dark brown fringe hair visible under the cap. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe suspect had a North Kildare/Dublin accent. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jan2025Crimecall: Gardai launch public appeal to identify suspect in alleged rape
Gardaí released an evo-fit of the suspect on Crimecall and launched a public appeal for information; no suspect has been identified or arrested yet.
victim, femalesuspect, 30s, male, irish (judged from name)