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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11787Rape, sexual assault, inviting or inducing a child to take part in sexual touching · Co. Dublin

Teen boy sent forward for trial on 27 sexual offences, including 19 counts of rape

A 15-year-old boy has been sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court on 27 sexual offences, including 19 counts of rape, against another boy. The offences are alleged to have been committed between 2020 and 2023, beginning when the defendant was 10.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe teenager is accused of sexual abuse, including 19 counts of rape of another child. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences are said to have started when the defendant was 10 years old. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe 27 charges cover offences committed between 2020 and 2023. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have been ordered to provide copies of interview videos to the defence. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeOne charge is under the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 for inviting or inducing another boy under 15 to take part in sexual touching. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe also faces seven charges of sexual assault and 19 charges of rape of the same boy on different dates. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe court set bail conditions, including that he not contact the other boy or his family. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Paul Kelly ruled after a jurisdiction hearing that all the charges should be heard together. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe has been sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe boy is now 15 and cannot be named for legal reasons. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherNo plea has been entered. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe teenager was granted legal aid, including senior counsel representation. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Dec2025
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Teen boy to stand trial for 19 counts of rape that allegedly began when he was aged 10

    First report of the case. Covers the Dublin Children's Court hearing, the charges, the jurisdiction ruling, bail conditions and the return for trial. No plea has been entered.

    accused, 15, malevictim, under 15, male