National court archive · 2026-03-26
'I could kill you, no one will find out' - terrifying threat by teen to care worker
At a glance
- Crime
- sexual assault
- People
- Mr Justice Paul McDermott, Paul Carroll SC, Elizabeth O’Connell SC, Garda, Ms O’Connell
- Locations
- Not stated
- Court
- Not stated
- Outcome
- suspended the final 18 months for two years
Summary
A 16-year-old boy who sexually assaulted a care worker and threatened staff with a screwdriver and knife at a care home pleaded guilty to false imprisonment, sexual assault, attempted oral rape and making threats to kill or cause serious harm. Mr Justice Paul McDermott imposed four years’ detention and suspended the final 18 months for two years. Conditions include continued engagement with the Probation Service and no direct or indirect contact with the victims. The boy cannot be identified because of his age.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie