Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4465Sexual assault · Co. Dublin

Therapist accused of sexually assaulting woman during Dublin massage appointment

A holistic therapist in Dublin has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman during a massage appointment earlier in November 2025. He was remanded in custody at Dublin District Court and is due to appear again pending directions from the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA holistic therapist is accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a massage appointment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe accused allegedly massaged the woman's breasts in a criss-cross motion for six or seven minutes. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe accused appeared before Judge Derek Cooney at Dublin District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred earlier in November 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe accused allegedly became obsessed with the woman. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí expect there to be a number of other charges. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe accused made no reply when charged. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtBail was set at a €1,000 bond, with an independent surety of €5,000 required. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody to appear again the following week pending DPP directions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe woman told gardaí the accused was breathing heavily, sweating and smelling her hair. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused's employment at the workplace has been terminated. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe offence on conviction carries a maximum five-year sentence. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Nov2025
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Therapist massaged woman's breasts and smelled her hair, court told

    Court appearance report: the accused, a foreign national in his 30s, was charged, objected bail, and was remanded in custody pending DPP directions. Gardaí expect further charges.

    accused, 30s, malevictim, female