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Westmeath man to be sentenced for false imprisonment and attempted rape
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 27‑year‑old Westmeath man pleaded guilty to four offences committed over two days in June 2014: attempted rape, aggravated sexual assault, threats to kill and false imprisonment of a woman. The prosecution, represented by Garett Baker BL, cited a psychological report recommending further assessment. Judge Paul Carney adjourned sentencing to 16 March.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Westmeath man to be sentenced for false imprisonment and attempted rape. Charges or matters: four offences committed at a place in Westmeath between June 16 and 17, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 16 Incident
- March 16 Adjournment
- 2015-01-12 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: four offences committed at a place in Westmeath between June 16 and 17, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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