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Case No. 30129Sexual assault; robbery; assault causing harm; threatening to kill or cause serious harm · Co. Dublin

Teen charged with sexual assault and robbery in Dublin

A 16-year-old boy was charged with sexual assault, robbery, assault causing harm, and threatening to kill or cause serious harm following an alleged incident at the Grand Canal in south-west Dublin in February 2021, in which he allegedly robbed a female of her phone and coat valued at €1,620. A 13-year-old boy was separately charged with five counts of sexual assault on five females in Dublin, a 14-year-old boy was charged with the rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl during a sleepover at his home, and a 29-year-old woman was sent for trial at the Central Criminal Court over an alleged act of buggery with a dog at her home in December 2019. The 16-year-old was remanded in custody at Dublin Children's Court in September 2021, while the 13-year-old was granted bail with conditions. A decision on trial venue for the 16-year-old's case has yet to be made.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Sep
    4 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A 16-year-old boy was charged with sexual assault, robbery, assault causing harm, and threatening to kill or cause serious harm in Dublin.
  • A 13-year-old boy was charged with five counts of sexual assault on five females at two locations in Dublin, three of which allegedly took place on the same date.
  • A 14-year-old boy was charged with the rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl during a sleepover at his home.
  • A 29-year-old woman is accused of an act of buggery with a Rottweiler cross-breed dog at her home.
Where
The 16-year-old's incident allegedly occurred at the Grand Canal in south-west Dublin.
When
The 16-year-old's incident took place in February 2021, the 13-year-old's in March and April 2021, and the woman's alleged act in December 2019.
Charges
The 16-year-old was also charged with robbing a female of her phone and coat, total value €1,620.
In court
  • The 16-year-old was remanded in custody at Dublin Children's Court in September 2021, and the 13-year-old was granted bail with conditions including no contact with complainants, a curfew, and staying away from incident areas.
  • The woman was sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court by Judge John Lindsay, with interim reporting restrictions extended.
  • The DPP directed trial on indictment for the 14-year-old's rape charge, and Judge Toale adjourned to rule on whether the charges should be tried together at the Central Criminal Court.
Other details
  • The 13-year-old boy denied the allegations and has ADHD and mild to moderate intellectual difficulties.
  • A decision on trial venue for the 16-year-old's case has yet to be made.
43 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe girl was 13 years old at the time of the alleged incident (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe boy was 14 years old at the time of the alleged incident (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe girl refused and said she would tell his parents what happened (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe rape allegedly occurred minutes after the choking incident (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA 13-year-old boy was charged with five counts of sexual assault on five females in Dublin (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThree of the incidents allegedly took place on the same date (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe charge alleges she committed an act of buggery with a Rottweiler cross breed dog. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe alleged act took place at her home. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident allegedly occurred at the Grand Canal in the south west of Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe boy was arrested several months after the incident (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged act occurred in December 2019. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on a date in February 2021. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe faces five counts of sexual assault at two locations in March and April 2021 (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of a single offence under section 61 of the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe 16-year-old boy was charged with sexual assault, threatening to kill or serious harm, and assault causing harm. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe was also charged with robbing the female of her phone and her coat, total value €1,620. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment for the rape charge at the Central Criminal Court (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe State solicitor argued both charges should be tried together at the Central Criminal Court (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Toale adjourned the case to consider submissions and give a ruling later that month (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe boy is on bail with a condition of no contact with the complainant by any means including social media (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe court granted him bail with conditions pending DPP directions (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Paul Kelly ordered bail conditions including no contact with complainants, a curfew, and staying away from incident areas (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe was granted legal aid (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe was ordered to appear again in October (thejournal.ie)
  • courtA decision on his trial venue has yet to be made (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe juvenile court can consider accepting jurisdiction for serious offences not including murder based on age and maturity (thejournal.ie)
  • courtEvidence about the allegations has not yet been heard (thejournal.ie)
  • courtShe appeared at Dublin District Court to be served with a book of evidence. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial on indictment. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge John Lindsay sent her forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge extended a temporary reporting restriction order originally made by Judge Treasa Kelly. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtInterim reporting restrictions were first imposed when the case came before the district court in June. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtA date for her next hearing has not yet been allocated. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded in custody to appear again later in September 2021. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtUnder section 75 of the Children Act, the juvenile court may accept jurisdiction in serious cases considering the age and maturity of the accused. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe boy denied the allegations (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe boy has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe boy has mild to moderate intellectual difficulties (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe boy has been linking in with mental health services (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe boy was accompanied to the hearing by his mother (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused remains on bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to the woman, who is on social welfare, including junior and senior counsel. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused is a mother and her solicitor argued reporting her identity would affect her children. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 10 Sep2021
    In courtthejournal.ie, follow-up
    16-year-old boy charged with sexually assaulting female during robbery in Dublin

    First report of the case; details the four charges, the remand, and the preliminary hearing process under section 75 of the Children Act to decide jurisdiction.

    victim, femaleaccused, 16, male
  2. 10 Sep2021
    In courtthejournal.ie, follow-up
    Woman appears in court accused of engaging in sex act with dog

    First court appearance for this case; DPP directed trial on indictment, judge sent her forward to Central Criminal Court, extended interim reporting restrictions under Section 93 of the Children Act, granted legal aid, and required her to notify prosecution of any alibi defence.

    accused, 29, female, irish
  3. 10 Sep2021
    In courtthejournal.ie, its first report
    13-year-old boy charged over string of alleged sexual assaults on five females in Dublin

    First report of the case; boy granted bail with conditions at Dublin Children's Court, trial venue undetermined.

    suspect, 13, malevictim, femalevictim, femalevictim, femalevictim, femalevictim, female
  4. 10 Sep2021
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Teenage boy allegedly raped girl, 13, during sleepover at his house

    First report of the case; preliminary hearing at Dublin Children's Court adjourned for Judge Toale to rule on whether the sexual assault charge should be tried separately or as part of the Central Criminal Court trial.

    victim, 13, femalesuspect, 14, male