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Accused garda told woman to 'wear something tight' before alleged sex attack, jury hears

Summary

A woman who says she was locked into Aughrim Garda Station and sexually assaulted by Garda William Ryan (38) has told a jury that Ryan told her to "wear something tight" before the alleged attack. She claims Ryan prevented her from leaving the station and sexually assaulted her three times. The woman, who had gone to the station for advice about her son's impounded car, says Ryan insisted she come to the station, invited her inside, and after a brief conversation he allegedly slapped her buttocks, grabbed her breasts, and sexually assaulted her in a shower room. She says the incident lasted about seven or eight minutes. Ryan denies the allegations. The case is before Judge Elma Sheahan and a jury. The trial continues. William Ryan pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Accused garda told woman to 'wear something tight' before alleged sex attack, jury hears. Charges or matters: three counts of sexual assault and one count of false imprisonment of a woman at Aughrim Garda Station, Main Street, Aughrim, Co Wicklow on September 29, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence

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• September 29, 2020 Incident
• September 28 Other
• 2024-07-18 Publication

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