25-year-old man jailed for rape and sexual assault in Dublin

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An unnamed 25-year-old man was sentenced to 13 years, with the final six months suspended, for rape and sexual assault at the Central Criminal Court on 31 March 2025.

The offences took place at a family home in Dublin. The judge said they involved violence, threats and a significant breach of trust, and restricted the woman’s liberty.

After a trial, he was convicted of rape, sexual assault, false imprisonment and making threats to kill his wife. He had 35 previous convictions, including theft, burglary, robbery and breach of a protection order.