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Armed rapist who broke into victim's house and threatened her gets 10-year sentence
Summary
Daryl McCarthy, 29, was sentenced to ten years in prison for raping a 19‑year‑old woman twice after breaking into her home and threatening her with a crowbar. He pleaded guilty to rape, oral rape and aggravated burglary on 2 December 2019. The Central Criminal Court heard that the victim remains deeply affected, having moved from her home to feel safe. Justice Tara Burn, hearing the case via video link, noted McCarthy's intoxication and lack of recall but described the offences as "absolutely and utterly dreadful." She set a headline sentence of 14 years, reduced to 12 years for his guilty plea and remorse, and suspended an additional two years on the condition that he comply with probation recommendations and avoid contact with the victim. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the sexual acts and the burglary with a crowbar. The victim's impact statement detailed ongoing trauma, including flashbacks, nightmares and PTSD.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Armed rapist who broke into victim's house and threatened her gets 10-year sentence. Charges or matters: rape, oral rape and aggravated burglary at the victim's home, on December 2, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 2, 2019 Incident
- 2022-07-15 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: rape, oral rape and aggravated burglary at the victim's home, on December 2, 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: McCarthy was today sentenced by Ms Justice Tara Burn via video link from prison where he is in isolation due to illness.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- Whitechapel Crescent
- Blanchardstown
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