2023-10-20
Pair jailed over rape and sex assault of woman in van launch appeals over incorrect phone evidence
Stage: Appeal
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Karl Reilly (40) of Inny View, Aghara, Carrickboy, Co Longford, was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment with 18 months suspended for the single charge of raping the woman in the back of the van at a car park in the harbour area of the city on August 5, 2017. Patrick McLoughlin (36) was also sentenced to five years' imprisonment with 18 months suspended by Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring for the sole charge of sexual assault of the woman also in the back of the van.