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Man goes on trial accused of violent sex attacks on women
Summary
A 33‑year‑old Dublin man, Slawomir Gierlowski, has gone on trial at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for nine charges covering three alleged attacks on women over five years. He is accused of false imprisonment, sexual assault and assault in each incident, and of unlawfully possessing a hunting knife with intent to intimidate in the 2016 case. Gierlowski pleaded not guilty to all charges. The prosecution, led by Roisin Lacey SC, presented evidence from three victims describing attacks in September 2011, September 2015 and September 2016. Witnesses recounted being choked, punched, and sexually assaulted, with injuries such as a broken nose and swollen eyes. DNA evidence allegedly linked Gierlowski to each crime scene, and a blood‑stained jacket and cable ties were found at his home and in a white van. A jury of 12 men has been empanelled for the trial.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of violent sex attacks on women. Charges or matters: falsely imprisoning and assaulting a woman in September 2016 at a location near Naas Road, Clondalkin, Dublin; false imprisonment, sexual assault and assault of a third woman at this same location on September 11, 2011; all nine charges. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 2016 Incident
- September 3, 2015 Incident
- September 11, 2011 Incident
- September 2011 Incident
- September 10 Incident
- September 2015 Incident
- 2018-02-22 Publication
Why: She said she didn't see him because it was too dark and she was focused on fighting him off. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: falsely imprisoning and assaulting a woman in September 2016 at a location near Naas Road, Clondalkin, Dublin; false imprisonment, sexual assault and assault of a third woman at this same location on September 11, 2011; all nine charges (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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