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Garda spotted man accused of raping Down Syndrome woman approach two girls, trial hears

Summary

In a 2015 trial, a 34‑year‑old man accused of raping a woman with Down Syndrome was observed by Garda Fiona Morrison two days after the alleged offence. The man had allegedly lured the woman to his home and raped her after she separated from her mother. He admits some sexual contact but claims it was consensual and that he was unaware of her mental impairment. He pleaded not guilty to rape, sexual assault and having sex with a mentally impaired person at his Dublin home on 12 June 2013. On day 14 of the trial, Morrison, on plain‑clothes duty, saw the accused leave his house and later encounter two 15‑year‑old girls. She positioned herself between the girls and the accused, noting the accused approached them. She heard a scream, saw the girls sprint away, and later took their statements.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Garda spotted man accused of raping Down Syndrome woman approach two girls, trial hears. Charges or matters: rape, sexual assault and having sex with a mentally impaired person at his Dublin home on June 12, 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 12, 2013 Incident
• 2015-12-07 Publication

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Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime

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