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Man jailed 18 months for Carlow teen sex assault
Summary
A 26-year-old man from Pakistan has been jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and falsely imprisoning her at a house party in Carlow. The man had pleaded not guilty but was convicted by a jury after a trial. The victim testified that the accused man attempted to lift her dress, kissed her, and tried to pull her back into the house after she tried to escape. The jury viewed video footage from the teenager's phone, which showed the men at the party and the victim's discomfort. The accused denied the allegations but was identified through CCTV footage. The victim's impact statement described the trauma she experienced, including nightmares and anxiety. The judge noted the aggravating factors, including the accused's role as the house owner and the victim's age. He imposed a three-year and six-month sentence, suspending the final two years with conditions that the man leave the jurisdiction for ten years after release. The defense acknowledged the verdict but expressed concerns about the impact on the accused's family.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man jailed 18 months for Carlow teen sex assault. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 22, 2024 Incident
- 2025-11-27 Publication
Why: She thanked the gardaí, the jury and the judge – "My voice was heard because of you all". CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: A man who sexually assaulted a teenage girl at a house party in Carlow has been jailed for 18 months for the sexual assault and false imprisonment of the young girl. Judge O'Kelly imposed a sentence of three years and six months before he suspended the final two years of the term on strict condition including that he forthwith leaves the jurisdiction upon his ultimate release from prison and not return to Ireland for a period of ten years.
Places mentioned
- Carlow
- Carlow Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
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