41-year-old Wicklow man’s rape anonymity case adjourned

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The 41-year-old Wicklow man’s rape anonymity case was adjourned at the Central Criminal Court on 27 May 2019. The offences occurred in Co Wicklow between 1987 and 1989.

The man was convicted of repeated attacks and sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment on 24 May 2019. The defence contests an application connected with the victim’s wish to waive her anonymity and have him named.

Mr Justice Micheal White ordered that the man should attend the next hearing, which was listed for the following Thursday.