Ireland Man accused of rape, strangulation and recording intimate images sent forward for trial in Dublin
A man in his 30s is accused of raping a woman, strangling her and recording intimate images of her without consent at a residential address in Dublin's north inner city on various dates in April. Gardaí charged him with these offences, and Garda Sean Shields served him with the prosecution's book of evidence at Cloverhill District Court. In September 2024, Judge Mark O'Connell granted a return for trial order sending the case to the Central Criminal Court at the DPP's request, and the accused was remanded in custody with legal aid granted. The court warned him to notify the prosecution within two weeks if he intends to rely on an alibi.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court27 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man is accused of rape, non-fatal strangulation and unlawfully recording intimate images of a woman in Dublin.
- Where
- The offences are said to have occurred at a residential address in the north inner city.
- When
- The offences are said to have occurred on various dates in April.
- Cause
- The accused is charged with non-fatal strangulation under new laws, which carry a maximum 10-year sentence.
- Charges
- The accused is charged with raping the woman, an offence that could result in a life sentence on conviction.
- Gardaí charged the accused with recording intimate images without the woman's consent.
- Investigation
- Garda Sean Shields, the investigating officer, served the accused with the prosecution's book of evidence at Cloverhill District Court.
- In court
- Judge Mark O'Connell granted a return for trial order transferring the case to the Central Criminal Court at the DPP's request.
- The accused was remanded in custody.
- The court granted the defendant legal aid.
- The court warned the accused to notify the prosecution within two weeks if he intended to rely on an alibi.
- Other details
- The accused and the complainant have automatic anonymity, and the complainant maintains that right at all stages.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man is accused of rape, strangulation and unlawfully recording intimate images of a woman in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe offences are said to have occurred at a residential address in the north inner city. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe offences are said to have occurred on various dates in April. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeThe accused is charged with raping the woman, an offence that could result in a life sentence on conviction. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeThe accused is charged with non-fatal strangulation under new laws, which carry a maximum 10-year sentence. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeGardaí charged the accused with recording intimate images without the woman's consent. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded in custody. (thejournal.ie)
- courtJudge Mark O'Connell granted a return for trial order transferring the case to the Central Criminal Court at the DPP's request. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe court granted the defendant legal aid and warned him to notify the prosecution within two weeks if he intended to rely on an alibi. (thejournal.ie)
- courtGarda Sean Shields, the investigating officer, served the accused with the prosecution's book of evidence at Cloverhill District Court. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe accused and the complainant have automatic anonymity, and the complainant maintains that right at all stages. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 Sep2024Trial order for man accused of rape, strangulation, and recording intimate videos of a woman
Accused sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court after the book of evidence was served at Cloverhill District Court; legal aid granted and an alibi notice ordered. No existing case matches this incident.
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