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Barred sex offender had only been in Ireland a few days before he raped teenager

Summary

Randi Gladstone, a 41‑year‑old from Guyana with 19 prior convictions in the UK, was convicted in the Central Criminal Court of one count of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of false imprisonment against an 18‑year‑old woman in a Dublin holiday complex on 25 August 2023. The victim had been staying at the accommodation for several days and was approached by Gladstone who asked her about her age and boyfriend, offered money and attempted to kiss her. She refused, but he forced her to remove her clothing, kissed her body, and digitally penetrated her. She fled, called her mother, and later reported the assault. Gladstone denied all misconduct and claimed the act was consensual. The court heard a victim impact statement describing severe emotional distress. The Director of Public Prosecutions placed the offence in the ten‑to‑fifteen‑year bracket.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Barred sex offender had only been in Ireland a few days before he raped teenager. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• August 25, 2023 Incident
• August 2023 Incident
• 2025-03-14 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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