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Case No. 20496Sexual assault; harassment · Co. Roscommon · 14 Feb 2015

Man pleads guilty to sexual assault of woman in Roscommon garda station

A man pleaded guilty at Roscommon Circuit Court on 30 June 2023 to sexually assaulting a woman at Castlerea Garda Station in Co Roscommon on 14 February 2015. He also pleaded guilty to harassing the same woman across Co Roscommon between 15 February and 31 December 2015, and to harassing a second woman between 1 June 2014 and 4 March 2017. The man cannot be named for legal reasons, and his age and nationality are not given. Judge Kenneth Connolly remanded him on continuing bail until 14 November for sentencing, ordered a psychiatric report with extended legal aid, and directed the preparation of victim impact statements.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted30 Jun
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a woman in a garda station.
Where
The sexual assault took place at Castlerea Garda Station in Co Roscommon.
When
The sexual assault happened on 14 February 2015.
Charges
  • He pleaded guilty to harassing the same woman at various locations across Co Roscommon between 15 February and 31 December 2015.
  • He pleaded guilty to harassing a second woman between 1 June 2014 and 4 March 2017.
Other details
  • The man cannot be named for legal reasons, and his age and nationality are not given.
  • Legal aid was extended to allow for the preparation of a psychiatric report.
  • Judge Connolly directed the preparation of victim impact statements.
In court
  • The guilty pleas were entered at Roscommon Circuit Court, reported on 30 June 2023.
  • Judge Kenneth Connolly remanded the man on continuing bail until 14 November for a sentencing hearing.
Sentence
Sentencing is set for 14 November.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a woman in a garda station. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe sexual assault took place at Castlerea Garda Station in Co Roscommon. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe sexual assault happened on 14 February 2015. (rte.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to harassing the same victim across Co Roscommon between 15 February and 31 December 2015. (rte.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to harassing a second woman between 1 June 2014 and 4 March 2017. (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge Kenneth Connolly remanded the man on continuing bail until 14 November for a sentencing hearing at Roscommon Circuit Court. (rte.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was extended to allow for the preparation of a psychiatric report. (rte.ie)
  • otherJudge Connolly directed the preparation of victim impact statements. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2023
    Convictedrte.ie, first report
    Man pleads guilty to assault of woman in garda station

    First report of the guilty pleas at Roscommon Circuit Court on 30 June 2023. The man cannot be named for legal reasons. Sentencing is set for 14 November, with a psychiatric report, legal aid and victim impact statements ordered.

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