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Case No. 30281Rape; sexual assault · Co. Kildare

Man remanded in custody over alleged rape in Kildare

Between October and December 2018, a man, then aged 17, is alleged to have had intercourse with a girl, then aged 14, at different locations in Kildare. The man, now 20, faces allegations of rape and sexual assault. Gardaí opposed bail at Naas District Court on 28 July 2021, and he appeared by videolink there on 5 August 2021. He was remanded in custody until 1 September 2021, as reported on 27 August 2021.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • The man was 17 and the girl was 14 at the time of the alleged offences.
  • The man and the girl were known to each other and were reportedly in a relationship for a year.
  • The defendant is reported to have believed the girl was 16 at the time.
  • The man was homeless for a period in Dublin city.
Where
The alleged offences took place at different locations.
When
The offences are alleged to have taken place between October and December 2018.
Charges
The man faces allegations of rape and sexual assault.
In court
  • Sgt Jim Kelly told Naas District Court on 28 July that the man would be alleged to have had intercourse with the girl.
  • Gardaí opposed bail because of the seriousness of the allegation and the risk that he might attempt to evade them.
  • The man appeared by videolink at Naas District Court on 5 August 2021.
  • Sgt Kelly sought a further remand in custody until 1 September 2021.
  • The man told the court he wanted to be brought to court on 1 September.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported, and the man was remanded in custody until 1 September 2021.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man was 17 at the time of the alleged offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe girl was 14 at the time of the alleged offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man and the girl were known to each other. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man was homeless for a period in Dublin city. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe pair were in a relationship for a year. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe pair have a common interest in cars. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe defendant believed the girl was aged 16 at the time. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe offences took place at different locations. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have taken place between October and December 2018. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe faces an allegation of rape and sexual assault. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man appeared by videolink at Naas District Court on 5 August 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBail was opposed by gardaí due to the seriousness of the allegation and risk of evasion. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtSgt Kelly sought a further remand in custody until 1 September 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant told the court he wanted to be brought to court on 1 September. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Aug2021
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Alleged rape accused is remanded in custody at Naas court

    Reports the 5 August 2021 remand hearing at Naas District Court, following the 28 July hearing where bail was opposed. The man was remanded in custody until 1 September 2021.

    accused, 20, malevictim, 14, female