Ireland Teenager charged over filming undressed girl at National Aquatic Centre, Dublin
A teenage boy is accused of using his phone, placed on the floor, to film a girl aged five to seven undressed in a changing kiosk at the National Aquatic Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. He is accused of possessing the videos in 2022, when he was 14. The 16-year-old has been charged with two offences under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act. On 13 September 2024 he appeared at Dublin Children's Court, where he was remanded on continuing bail to a preliminary hearing in November, and the judge said she would refuse jurisdiction, so the court will decide whether the case stays in the Children's Court or moves to the Circuit Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court13 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A teenage boy allegedly used his phone, placed on the floor, to film a girl undressed in a changing kiosk.
- Where
- The incident allegedly took place at the National Aquatic Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin.
- When
- The boy is accused of possessing the videos on a date in 2022, when he was 14.
- Other details
- The victim is described as a girl aged five to seven, although the case details list the victim as a woman aged 5 to 7.
- The suspect is a 16-year-old boy, and no name has been published.
- The boy did not address the court and has not entered a plea.
- The defence raised an issue of delay in bringing the prosecution.
- Investigation
- The boy gave a pre-written statement for his Garda interview in February.
- Charges
- The 16-year-old is charged with two offences under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act.
- The second charge alleges he produced the videos for distribution, export, publication, sale or show.
- In court
- He appeared at Dublin Children's Court and was remanded on continuing bail to appear in November for a preliminary hearing.
- The DPP recommended the case stay in the Children's Court, but the judge said she would refuse jurisdiction.
- The judge scheduled a preliminary hearing to decide whether the case stays in the Children's Court or moves to the Circuit Court.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA teenage boy used his phone to film a young girl who was undressed in a changing kiosk. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe boy is accused of possessing the videos on a date in 2022, when he was 14. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe boy gave a pre-written statement for his Garda interview in February. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeThe 16-year-old is charged with two offences under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeThe second charge alleges he produced the videos for distribution, export, publication, sale or show. (thejournal.ie)
- courtHe appeared at Dublin Children’s Court and was remanded on continuing bail to appear in November for a preliminary hearing. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe DPP recommended the case stay in the Children’s Court, but the judge said she would refuse jurisdiction. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge scheduled a preliminary hearing to decide whether the case stays in the Children’s Court or moves to the Circuit Court. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe boy did not address the court and has not entered a plea. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe defence raised an issue of delay in bringing the prosecution. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Sep2024Teenager filmed young girl undressed in changing kiosk at National Aquatic Centre, court hears
First report of the boy's appearance at Dublin Children's Court, including the two charges, bail, the preliminary hearing on trial venue, and the defence points on age, mental health and delay.
accused, 16, malevictim, 5 to 7, female