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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5816Rape · Co. Dublin

Man charged with rape, strangulation and recording intimate images in Dublin

A man in his 30s has been charged with rape, a non-fatal strangulation offence and recording intimate images of a woman without her consent, in Dublin. The offences are said to have occurred at a residential address in the north inner city on various dates over the past month, and followed an investigation by gardaí based at Store Street station. When charged at the Garda station, he reportedly said he was sorry for what he had done. He appeared before Judge Deirdre Gearty at Dublin District Court, where he consented to be remanded in custody and was granted legal aid. He is due to appear again the following week.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man in his 30s has been charged with raping a woman.
  • He has been charged with a non-fatal strangulation offence, and it is alleged he intentionally strangled the woman without lawful excuse.
  • He has been charged with recording intimate images of the woman without her consent.
Where
The offences are said to have occurred at a residential address in the north inner city, Dublin.
When
The offences are said to have occurred on various dates over the past month.
Investigation
The case followed an investigation by gardaí based at Store Street station.
Other details
  • When charged at the Garda station, the man reportedly said he was sorry for what he had done.
  • The man and the complainant both have automatic anonymity unless he is convicted.
In court
  • He appeared before Judge Deirdre Gearty at Dublin District Court.
  • He consented to be remanded in custody and was granted legal aid.
  • He will appear again the following week.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences are said to have occurred at a residential address in the north inner city. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offences are said to have occurred on various dates over the past month. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe case followed an investigation by gardaí based at Store Street station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged with rape. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged with a non-fatal strangulation offence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged he intentionally strangled the woman without lawful excuse. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged with recording intimate images of the woman without her consent. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before Judge Deirdre Gearty at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man consented to be remanded in custody. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man was granted legal aid and will appear again the following week. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherWhen charged at the Garda station, the man replied that he was sorry for what he had done. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe man has automatic anonymity unless convicted, as does the complainant. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 May2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man accused of new strangling offence, rape and taking intimate images of woman

    First report of this case. Adds the charges, the court appearance before Judge Deirdre Gearty, the remand in custody, the location, the Store Street Garda investigation, and the man's reported remarks at the station. Reporting restrictions apply, so the accused and complainant cannot be named.

    suspect, 30s, malevictim, female