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Man on trial for alleged sexual assault of woman he met at night club

Summary

Patrick Beauchamp, 26, is on trial in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for one count of sexual assault and two counts of assault causing harm. He is accused of assaulting a woman he met at Copper Face Jack's nightclub, who allegedly was put on her couch and had a hand placed under her dress. She claims she fell asleep and had no recollection, but a friend testified that Beauchamp was on top of her and "humping" her with his pants down. The friend also said Beauchamp head‑butted him after the friend warned him, "If that was my sister I'd kill you." Beauchamp denies the assault, claiming he was acting in self‑defence and that the woman was not asleep. Garda Tara Power testified that she saw Beauchamp punch the friend in the face. The trial will continue tomorrow afternoon. Patrick Beauchamp pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man on trial for alleged sexual assault of woman he met at night club. Charges or matters: one count of sexual assault and two counts of assault causing harm at his home in the early hours of May 10, 2015. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 10, 2015 Incident
• 2018-11-29 Publication

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Topics

Pubs And Nightclubs Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime

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