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Harasser ordered to stay away from victim for 25 years
Summary
Lukasz Bykowski, 42, of no fixed abode in Dublin, pleaded guilty to one count of harassing a woman on dates in March 2018 while she was working in Trinity College Dublin. The court heard that Bykowski first met the victim in 2014 when she worked in a pharmacy in Navan, where he allegedly became obsessed with her. In 2018, he allegedly sent her unmarked chocolates and flowers on Valentine's Day and later visited her office multiple times, claiming to be her boyfriend and demanding her schedule. Colleagues called security due to his reluctance to leave, and the victim identified him via CCTV. Bykowski was arrested days later. Prosecution counsel stated that Bykowski told gardaí the victim had flirted with him, though she never replied to his social media messages. A victim impact statement noted the harassment had a chilling effect on her confidence and family. Judge Pauline Codd noted the harassment followed previous workplace intrusions and was deeply upsetting. Taking mitigating factors into account, the judge handed down a two-year sentence, which was suspended on conditions, including that Bykowski follow all medical instructions regarding his mental health. Additionally, the court issued an injunction ordering Bykowski to have no contact with the victim for a period of 25 years.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Harasser ordered to stay away from victim for 25 years. Charges or matters: one count of harassing the woman on dates in March 2018 when she was working in Trinity College Dublin. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-03-08 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of harassing the woman on dates in March 2018 when she was working in Trinity College Dublin (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Taking into account mitigating factors, the judge handed down a two-year sentence and suspended it on a number of conditions, including that Bykowski follow all medical instructions in relation to his mental health.
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