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Security guard who said he was threatened with rape wins €7.5k

Summary

Patrick Kinsella, a security officer at RFC Security Ltd, claimed in a tribunal that a manager threatened him with anal rape in October 2024 and made other sexually offensive remarks in December and January 2025. He also alleged mockery and abuse over a dental problem. Kinsella raised these allegations formally in February 2025, after a prior warning in September 2024. The company denied all claims, stating no unlawful treatment occurred, and argued lack of corroboration. The tribunal found the alleged remarks "vile" and "outrageous," and noted that the alleged perpetrators did not testify while Kinsella provided detailed evidence on oath. The adjudicator concluded that RFC Security Ltd failed to displace the burden of proof, upheld the sexual harassment complaint, and awarded Kinsella €7,500 in compensation, but did not uphold an ageism claim. The award considered Kinsella's delayed complaint filing. The tribunal decision was issued on 23 September 2025.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Security guard who said he was threatened with rape wins €7.5k. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• October 2024 Other
• January 2025 Other
• 14 October 2024 Other
• 18 January 2025 Other
• February 2025 Incident
• 15 February 2025 Incident
• March 2025 Other
• 14 October Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-09-23 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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