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Spanish tourist who alleges she was raped in city centre gives evidence to trial

Summary

A Spanish tourist, aged 33, gave evidence in the Central Criminal Court that she was raped on January 1, 2019, in Dublin's city centre. She described feeling "like a doll" and having no strength, and that she was unable to consent due to alcohol or another drug. She recalled walking with the accused, a 33‑year‑old Louth man who is anonymous until the trial ends, and that he held her arm and waist tightly. She said he penetrated her vagina, though she has no clear memory of the act. She later claimed a second rape occurred in a B&B, where she was forced into anal sex. The accused denies any wrongdoing and has pleaded not guilty to one count of rape. The trial continues before Ms Justice Caroline Biggs.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Spanish tourist who alleges she was raped in city centre gives evidence to trial. Charges or matters: one count of rape on January 1, 2019. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 1, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• New Year's Eve Incident
• 2025-02-21 Publication

Why: "I was holding on to the person beside me quite strongly because I was unstable. CNI source report

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Topics

Drugs Stage Trial

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