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Man goes on trial accused of trying to rape woman as she entered apartment block

Summary

A 34‑year‑old Dublin man was tried at the Central Criminal Court for attempting to rape a woman on the night of 18 December 2010. The alleged victim, a Polish native who had lived in Dublin for many years, was returning home after a night out and was opening the security gate to her apartment block when the accused approached from behind. He allegedly knocked her to the ground, choked her, punched her twice in the face, and told her to shut up. The prosecution claimed he sexually assaulted her, attempted rape, and masturbated, causing her skirt to become wet. DNA evidence from the victim's clothing matched a profile taken from the accused in 2016. The accused pleaded not guilty to attempted rape, sexual assault and assault causing harm. The trial proceeded before Mr Justice Micheal White and a jury of twelve.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of trying to rape woman as she entered apartment block. Charges or matters: attempted rape, sexual assault and assault causing harm at a place in Dublin on December 18, 2010. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 18, 2010 Incident
• 2019-05-14 Publication

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Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime

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