Gerard O’Brien’s attempted rape and sexual assault sentencing adjourned

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Gerard O’Brien’s sentencing for attempted anal rape and sexual assault was adjourned by the Central Criminal Court to 29 April 2024, after a hearing on 19 February 2024.

A jury had convicted O’Brien of one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault involving six complainants. The offences took place in Dublin between March 1991 and November 1997.

The defence sought more time because several reports were outstanding and not expected to be ready until mid-April. The prosecution did not oppose the application; O’Brien was remanded on continuing bail.