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Abuser who raped teenage girl attacked in court
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing on 29 January 2024, the sentencing of a 46‑year‑old man for raping a teenage girl and sexually abusing another was interrupted when two men attacked him in the dock. The assault occurred while the prosecuting garda was giving evidence of the abuse. The men were restrained and removed by prison staff and gardai, and the defendant, bleeding, received medical attention. Judge Paul Burns described the incident as a serious breach of security and said it would be investigated by the Courts Service, with possible further steps to protect court safety. The defendant had been convicted in December of 11 counts of sexual abuse, including rape and exploitation, against a 15‑ to 16‑year‑old girl, and one count of causing a 14‑ to 15‑year‑old girl to watch pornography. The judge remanded him in custody and adjourned the sentencing to 26 February 2024.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Abuser who raped teenage girl attacked in court. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- February 26, 2024 Adjournment
- 2019 and 2020 Incident
- 2024-01-29 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; The judge remanded the accused man in continuing custody and adjourned the sentence hearing to continue on February 26, 2024.; The judge remanded the accused man in continuing custody and adjourned the sentence hearing to continue on February 26, 2024.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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