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Tinder rapist Nevin to be sentenced after completion of probation report
Summary
Patrick Nevin, 37, will be sentenced next month after a Probation report is completed. He attacked three women in eleven days after meeting them on Tinder. Nevin met the first victim at her home, drove to a secluded spot in north Dublin, and after kissing her, forced sex when she refused. He verbally abused her and threatened her. The second victim, raped in Bellewstown, Co Meath, described terror and fear of being killed. Nevin pleaded guilty in July 2018 to rape and sexual assault. He is already serving a five‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence for a 2014 sexual assault of another Tinder‑met woman, which he denies. The court noted his guilty pleas and apologies, and he remains in custody awaiting final sentencing by Ms Justice Eileen Creedon on 24 June. The case highlights the pattern of Tinder‑based attacks and the court's consideration of mitigation based on his pleas.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Tinder rapist Nevin to be sentenced after completion of probation report. Charges or matters: rape; sexual assault. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 2018 Incident
- July 12, 2014 Incident
- July 23, 2014 Incident
- June 24 Adjournment
- 2019-05-13 Publication
Why: The court heard the women were fearful after the attack because Nevin knew where they lived. Court evidence reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: rape; sexual assault (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: remanded in continuing custody for finalisation of sentence
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