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Case of man who exposed himself to neighbour 'somewhat concerning'
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Judge Melanie Greally sentenced 37‑year‑old Waqas Ahmed to four months in prison for a trespass with intent offence, which was the plea accepted by the Director of Public Prosecutions after an initial sexual nature charge. Ahmed entered his neighbour's apartment on 14 December 2018, claiming he needed water, and while her children played on the floor, exposed his penis to the woman. The judge described the incident as "somewhat concerning" and noted the victim's profound impact, including ongoing fear and mental distress. Ahmed was deemed a moderate risk of reoffending, with no prior convictions. The sentence was suspended in full on strict conditions: engagement with the Probation Service for 12 months, adherence to all directions, and a 10‑year prohibition on any contact with the victim or her family. The judge also ordered Ahmed to remain away from the victim's apartment building. The case remains on record as a trespass offence. Waqas Ahmed pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Case of man who exposed himself to neighbour 'somewhat concerning'. Charges or matters: trespass with an intent to commit an offence at an address in Dublin on December 14, 2018. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 14, 2018 Incident
- 2022-07-19 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: trespass with an intent to commit an offence at an address in Dublin on December 14, 2018 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Greally sentenced Ahmed to four months in prison, which she suspended in full on strict conditions including that he engage with the Probation Service for 12 months and follow all its directions.
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