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Man goes on trial accused of raping girl (14) when he was teen

Summary

A 21‑year‑old man, who cannot be named, is on trial in the Central Criminal Court for anally raping and sexually assaulting a 14‑year‑old girl in a derelict building in Co. Kildare on 14 May 2016. He pleaded not guilty to one count each of sexual assault, anal rape and defilement of a child. The complainant, now 18, said she and a friend were roller‑skating when they called the accused's house. She had previously shown the boys a derelict site. During a game of truth or dare, the accused asked her uncomfortable questions, dared her to touch his penis, and later dared her to let him hug her. He allegedly forced her to hug from behind, pulled her clothes, and inserted his penis into her anus. She reported severe pain, bleeding, and shock, and later told her mother and went to a Garda station. The trial continues tomorrow before Ms Justice Eileen Creedon and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of raping girl (14) when he was teen. Charges or matters: one count each of sexual assault, anal rape and defilement of a child at a derelict site in Co Kildare on May 14, 2016. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 14, 2016 Incident
• 2020-12-15 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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