Laois man’s rape conviction quashed; retrial to follow

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A Laois man’s rape conviction was quashed by the Court of Appeal on 2 October 2023, and the case was returned to the Central Criminal Court for a retrial.

The appeal court allowed new evidence in the form of a post-trial affidavit from a friend of the complainant, finding it potentially relevant and admissible for consideration by a jury.

The man was remanded on continuing bail on 4 October 2023 while a retrial date was to be set.