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Case No. 26695Oral rape, assault, strangulation, criminal damage, threats to kill · Co. Dublin

Man jailed for oral rape and strangulation in Dublin

Brian Carrie, 39, a man from Crumlin, Dublin, pleaded guilty to oral rape, assault, strangulation, criminal damage, production of knives, and threats to kill a woman at her home in October 2024. The woman had allowed Carrie to stay in her home after he left an addiction treatment centre, and after the final incident she contacted gardaí, leading to his arrest. At the Central Criminal Court, Mr Justice Tony Hunt set a headline sentence of 12 years, reduced to nine years, with 18 months suspended on conditions including no contact with the victim for an indefinite period. Carrie was jailed for seven and a half years on 2 November 2026.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Nov
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Brian Carrie, 39, pleaded guilty to oral rape, assault, strangulation, criminal damage, production of knives, and making threats to kill or cause serious harm to a woman at her home.
  • The woman had allowed Carrie to stay in her home after he left an addiction treatment centre.
  • During an assault in the living room, Carrie produced two large kitchen knives, smashed the woman's mirror, grabbed her by the neck, and told her he would kill her if she did not perform oral sex on him.
  • Carrie threatened to break every door and window in the woman's house before burning it down with her inside.
Where
The offences occurred at the woman's home in Crumlin, Dublin.
When
The offences occurred on dates in October 2024.
Weapon
Carrie produced two large kitchen knives during the assault in the living room.
Investigation
The woman contacted gardaí after the final incident and Carrie was arrested.
In court
The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court, prosecuted by Fiona Murphy SC and defended by Eileen O'Leary SC.
Sentence
Mr Justice Tony Hunt set a headline sentence of 12 years, reduced to nine years, with 18 months suspended on conditions including no contact with the victim for an indefinite period and engagement in domestic violence and victim awareness programmes.
Other details
  • Carrie has 49 previous convictions, none of a similar nature.
  • A Probation Services report placed Carrie at high risk of sexual re-offending in an intimate relationship with limited victim awareness.
  • The judge described the relationship as characterised by violence, intimidation, coercion and control by Carrie.
35 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCarrie pleaded guilty to oral rape, criminal damage, assault, production of knives, strangulation and making threats to kill or cause serious harm. (thejournal.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe woman had allowed Carrie to stay in her home after he left an addiction treatment centre. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatDuring an assault in the living room, Carrie produced two large kitchen knives while the woman pleaded with him to stop. (thejournal.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatCarrie smashed the woman's mirror during the assault. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatCarrie grabbed the woman by the neck and squeezed, leaving her fearing she was going to die. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatCarrie told the woman if she did not perform oral sex on him he would kill her. (thejournal.ie, irishmirror.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • whatCarrie told the woman he would break every door and window in her house before burning it down with her inside. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe woman contacted gardaí and Carrie was arrested. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatBrian Carrie pleaded guilty to oral rape, criminal damage, assault, production of knives, strangulation, and making threats to kill or cause serious harm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatCarrie threatened to break every door and window in her house before burning it down with her inside. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe woman had allowed Brian Carrie to stay in her home after he left an addiction treatment centre. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatOn the final occasion, Carrie told the woman he would break every door and window in her house before burning it down with her inside. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred at the woman's home on dates in October 2024. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred at the woman's home in October 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred on dates in October 2024. (dublinlive.ie)
  • weaponCarrie produced two large kitchen knives during an assault in the living room. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe woman contacted gardai and Carrie was arrested. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe woman contacted gardai after the final incident and Carrie was arrested. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at the Central Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtFiona Murphy SC prosecuted and Eileen O'Leary SC defended. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at the Central Criminal Court and sentence was passed by Mr Justice Tony Hunt. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtMr Justice Tony Hunt passed sentence on Monday at the Central Criminal Court. (dublinlive.ie)
  • sentenceMr Justice Hunt set a headline sentence of 12 years, reduced to nine years taking mitigating factors into account. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceMr Justice Hunt set a headline sentence of 12 years which he reduced to nine years, then suspended the final 18 months on conditions. (dublinlive.ie)
  • sentenceConditions include no contact with the victim for an indefinite period and engagement in domestic violence and victim awareness programmes. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherCarrie has 49 previous convictions, but nothing of a similar nature. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe woman suffers with anxiety, flashbacks, and difficulty sleeping as a result of the offending. (thejournal.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • otherA Probation Services report placed Carrie at a high risk of sexual re-offending in an intimate relationship with limited victim awareness. (thejournal.ie, dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe defence submitted the offending occurred when the accused was heavily involved in drugs and alcohol. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe woman allowed Carrie to stay in her home after he left an addiction treatment centre. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCarrie has 49 previous convictions, none of a similar nature. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe victim suffers with anxiety, flashbacks, and difficulty sleeping. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA Probation Services report placed Carrie at high risk of sexual re-offending in an intimate relationship. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCarrie has 49 previous convictions, but nothing of a similar nature to these offences. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe judge described the relationship as characterised by violence, intimidation, coercion and control by Carrie. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Nov2026
    Sentenceddublinlive.ie, its first report
    Dublin man who threatened to kill woman before raping her named in court

    Provides full details of the sentencing hearing including the judge's remarks, the victim impact statement, the defendant's testimony, the Probation Services risk assessment, and the specific conditions attached to the suspended portion of the sentence.

    victim, femaleconvicted, Brian Carrie, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrie
  2. 2 Nov2026
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, its first report
    Man who threatened to kill woman before raping her is named in court

    Full sentencing details: judge's reasoning, victim impact statement, sentence breakdown (12 years headline reduced to 9 years with 18 months suspended), and details of the offending including the relationship context and specific incidents.

    convicted, Brian Carrie, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrievictim, female
  3. 2 Nov2026
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man who orally raped and strangled woman who offered him hospitality jailed for 7.5 years

    Sentencing report: Mr Justice Tony Hunt set a headline sentence of 12 years, reduced to 9 years, with 18 months suspended on conditions including no contact with the victim for an indefinite period and engagement in domestic violence and victim awareness programmes.

    convicted, Brian Carrie, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Carrievictim, female

Changed after publication

facts outlets added, removed or corrected

irishmirror.ie, 3 Nov 2026, 09:09: Man who threatened to kill woman before raping her is named in court

  • AddedThe man is identified as being from Dublin