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Violent rapist who forced his way in to victim's bedroom is jailed for seven years

Summary

A 47‑year‑old Latvian man was jailed for seven years after pleading guilty to raping and sexually assaulting a 42‑year‑old woman in her Tipperary flat on 17 November 2014. He forced himself into her bedroom, beat her, dislocated her wrist, and performed anal, oral and vaginal rape while she was restrained. He also forced her to kiss him and threatened to act as a doctor. The victim, who had been living in poor accommodation, suffered nightmares and deteriorating mental health, and later returned to her native country. The court noted the offender's heavy alcohol intoxication and lack of prior convictions. The sentence, imposed by Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy, was back‑dated to the date of the offence and reflects the offender's guilty plea and foreign nationality. The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Violent rapist who forced his way in to victim's bedroom is jailed for seven years. Charges or matters: sexual assault, anal rape, oral rape and false imprisonment of the 42-year-old woman at her flat in Tipperary on November 17, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 17, 2014 Incident
• November 19, 2014 Incident
• 2016-04-25 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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