Man accused of stalking online influencer followed her to hotel room in Dublin
A 25-year-old online influencer was followed by a man into a hotel lift and then along the corridor towards her room while he held a belt and stared at her, at a hotel on Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, on 21 March 2025. Denis Morris, 23, faces a stalking charge under section 10 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. At his first appearance in July, he made no reply to the charge, and on 8 September 2025 the DPP directed summary disposal at District Court level, which Judge Gerard Jones accepted. He was remanded on continuing bail with a no-contact condition to enter a plea on 20 October 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court8 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 25-year-old woman, an online influencer, was followed by a man into a hotel lift and then along the corridor towards her room while he held a belt and stared at her.
- Where
- The incident took place at a hotel on Harcourt Street, Dublin 2.
- When
- The incident occurred on 21 March 2025.
- Charges
- Denis Morris, 23, faces a charge under section 10 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act for stalking.
- In court
- At his first appearance in July, Detective Garda Eamon Leen said the accused made no reply to the charge.
- On 8 September 2025, the DPP directed summary disposal at District Court level (maximum 12-month sentence) rather than Circuit Court (up to 10 years), and Judge Gerard Jones accepted jurisdiction.
- He was remanded on continuing bail with a no-contact condition to enter a plea on 20 October 2025.
- Other details
- The accused is not known to the complainant, who cannot be named for legal reasons.
- The complainant has not been required to testify so far.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHe followed her into the hotel lift and then walked along the corridor towards her room. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe was holding a belt in his hand and staring at her. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe stalking took place at a hotel on Harcourt Street in Dublin 2. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe faces a charge under section 10 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act for stalking. (irishtimes.com)
- courtDenis Morris, 23, appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Dublin District Court for a ruling on his trial venue. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe DPP directed summary disposal at District Court level, where the offence carries a maximum 12-month sentence, instead of Circuit Court which can consider up to 10 years. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Jones agreed with the DPP and accepted jurisdiction for the case to remain in the District Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 20 October to enter a plea. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA no-contact condition was inserted in the bail bond and remains in force. (irishtimes.com)
- courtAt his first court appearance in July, Detective Garda Eamon Leen said the accused made no reply to the charge. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe complainant has not been required to testify so far. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused is not known to the complainant. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Sep2025Man accused of stalking online influencer followed her to hotel room, court hears
Trial venue ruling: DPP directed summary disposal at District Court (max 12-month sentence) rather than Circuit Court (up to 10 years); Judge Jones accepted jurisdiction; remanded on continuing bail with no-contact condition to enter plea on 20 October 2025.
suspect, Denis Morris, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Denis Morrisvictim, 25, female