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Sex offender jailed for attack on city bus passenger

Summary

Murad Khandokar, 47, was sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 26‑year‑old woman on a Dublin bus on 30 April 2016. During the 15‑20 minute journey he attempted to pry the woman's legs apart and tried to penetrate her with his fingers, while also touching her thighs and attempting to use a baseball cap to conceal his hand. The victim, who was wearing leggings, resisted and froze, describing the experience as being "hemmed in" and terrified. Khandokar had previously been convicted of sexual assault, harassment and breach of a barring order. He pleaded guilty, and Judge Martin Nolan imposed a four‑and‑a‑half‑year sentence, suspending the final 18 months on conditions including probation supervision after release. The case was brought by Garda Louise Carroll, who noted the victim's complaint and CCTV evidence that identified Khandokar. The victim's impact statement highlighted her frustration, anger, shame and desire for consequences.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Sex offender jailed for attack on city bus passenger. Charges or matters: sexual assault of the 26-year-old woman on a Dublin Bus in the city on April 30, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• April 30, 2016 Incident
• June 2017 Incident
• 2019-10-24 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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