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Youth faces trial for sex attacks on two girls

Summary

An 18‑year‑old Dublin youth is set to stand trial for alleged sexual assault of two teenage girls at a Dublin location in 2012. He is also charged with assault causing harm and using a cider can as a weapon during the alleged sexual assault. The youth denied the charges. The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed a trial on indictment, meaning the case will be heard in the Circuit Court, which has greater sentencing powers. He was remanded on bail and will appear again in March to be served with a book of evidence. His counsel, Kate O'Toole, told the judge that the defence intends to raise the issue of delay in bringing the case. The case will not be retained in the juvenile court because the accused had turned 18 at the time of the charges. Legal aid was granted and there was no objection to him remaining on bail.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Youth faces trial for sex attacks on two girls. Charges or matters: the offences. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• 2014-01-22 Publication

Why: However, this will not apply in the youth's case because he had turned 18, by the time he was charged with the offences. CNI source report

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Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report