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Case No. 30209Sexual assault · Co. Dublin · 1 Jan 2021

Man refused bail after sexual assault charges in Dublin

A foreign national man in his 40s has been charged with 10 sample counts of sexually assaulting a primary schoolgirl in Dublin, who is a child and the daughter of his former partner. The alleged offences took place from the start of January to the last week of April 2021. He was arrested at his home on a Friday and charged at Store Street station, making no reply. He appeared before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court on the following Saturday, was refused bail, remanded in custody with legal aid granted, and his barrister said he will contest the allegations.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man has been charged with 10 sample counts of sexually assaulting a primary schoolgirl in Dublin.
Other details
  • The case metadata lists the victim as a woman, while the court reports describe a primary schoolgirl who is the daughter of the accused's ex-partner.
  • The accused is a foreign national in his 40s.
  • Gardaí said the accused travelled to England and returned via Northern Ireland to avoid detection.
  • The child and her mother had ceased contact with the accused.
  • Reporting restrictions apply so nothing can be published that would identify the complainant.
When
The offences are alleged to have taken place from the start of January until the last week of April 2021.
Where
The accused was arrested at his home and taken to Store Street station in Dublin.
Investigation
Detective Garda Tracey O'Reilly told the court the girl documented the alleged abuse in a letter.
Charges
  • The accused was charged with offences contrary to section two of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990, and made no reply when charged.
  • The accused's barrister said the allegations are graphic and his client will contest them.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court on a Saturday.
  • Bail was refused, the accused was remanded in custody and legal aid was granted.
  • Gardaí argued the accused was a flight risk because he had lived in Ireland illegally for several years and was not registered with the GNIB.
Sentence
The offences can carry a maximum sentence of 14 years, and no sentence has been imposed.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have taken place from the start of January until the last week of April 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with 10 sample counts of sexually assaulting the primary schoolgirl in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe offences were contrary to section two of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Anthony Halpin at Dublin District Court on Saturday. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe offences can result in a maximum sentence of 14 years. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused had lived in Ireland illegally for several years and was not registered with the GNIB. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe accused had travelled to England and returned via Northern Ireland to avoid detection. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe child and her mother had ceased contact with the accused. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherReporting restrictions applied so that nothing could be published to identify the complainant. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Sep2021
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man accused of sexually abusing girl is refused bail

    Bail hearing at Dublin District Court before Judge Anthony Halpin; accused remanded in custody with legal aid granted.

    accused, 40s, male, non-irishvictim, female