Ireland Teen to face trial over alleged rape of girl met on Snapchat, Dublin
A 17-year-old man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, is accused of raping and sexually assaulting a girl he met on Snapchat, with the alleged attack taking place in a field in north Dublin after the two arranged to meet in March 2022. The complainant attended a sexual assault treatment unit afterwards, and the accused, who had no prior convictions, was still at secondary school. A preliminary hearing at the Dublin Children's Court, reported on 2 January 2024, sent the rape charge to the Central Criminal Court. The DPP opposed the defence bid for separate trials, and the judge ruled that all charges should be tried together there. The most recent development is that the case was adjourned pending a book of evidence, and the accused was remanded on continuing bail without indicating a plea.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court2 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 17-year-old man is accused of raping and sexually assaulting a girl.
- The accused allegedly grabbed the girl by the throat, leaving marks on her neck.
- Other details
- The complainant is described as a girl in the articles and as a woman in the case record.
- The alleged victim and accused met on Snapchat.
- The accused had no prior convictions and was still at secondary school.
- Where
- The alleged attack took place in a field in north Dublin.
- The 17-year-old faced a preliminary hearing at the Dublin Children's Court, reported on 2 January 2024.
- When
- The two arranged to meet in March 2022.
- Investigation
- The girl attended a sexual assault treatment unit afterwards.
- Charges
- The accused is charged with rape, sexual assault and assault causing harm.
- In court
- The rape charge must go forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court.
- The DPP opposed the defence application for two separate trials.
- The judge ruled that all charges should be dealt with together in one trial at the Central Criminal Court.
- The case was adjourned pending preparation of a book of evidence.
- The accused was remanded on continuing bail and has not yet indicated a plea.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused allegedly grabbed the girl by the throat and she was left with marks on her neck. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe 17-year-old faced a preliminary hearing at the Dublin Children's Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe alleged attack took place in a field in north Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe two arranged to meet in March 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe teen is accused of rape and sexual assault of a girl. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe rape charge must go forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe DPP opposed the defence application for two separate trials. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge ruled that all charges should be dealt with together in one trial at the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned pending preparation of a book of evidence. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail and has yet to indicate a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe alleged victim and accused met on Snapchat. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe girl attended a sexual assault treatment unit afterwards. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe accused had no prior convictions and was still at secondary school. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 Jan2024Teen to face trial for alleged rape of girl after meeting through Snapchat
Preliminary hearing at Dublin Children's Court: the alleged rape will go to the Central Criminal Court and the sexual assault and assault causing harm charges will be tried with it. The accused has not yet indicated a plea and remains on continuing bail.
victim, femaleaccused, 17, male