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Accused's DNA matched profiles found on sex attack victims, trial hears

Summary

In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, the trial of 33‑year‑old Slawomir Gierlowski, accused of attacking three women in 2011, 2015 and 2016, presented DNA evidence linking him to the victims. Dr David Casey of the Forensic Science Laboratory examined a blood‑stained jacket taken from Gierlowski's home, finding a DNA profile that matched the third victim. A DNA sample from a beer bottle found at the 2016 scene also matched Gierlowski. In the 2015 assault, DNA from a belt and the victim's underwear matched Gierlowski's profile. DNA from the underwear of a 2011 victim also matched his profile. Gierlowski denies the attacks and has pleaded not guilty to nine charges, including false imprisonment, sexual assault and assault. The trial continues before Judge Pauline Codd and an eleven‑man jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Accused's DNA matched profiles found on sex attack victims, trial hears. Charges or matters: nine charges, including false imprisonment, sexual assault and assault. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 2016 Incident
• June 2016 Incident
• 2015 and 2016 Incident
• 2015 and 2011 Incident
• 2018-03-09 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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