Owain Plumb jailed for rape after Dublin apartment attack

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Owain Plumb was sentenced at the Central Criminal Court after conviction for rape, attempted rape and sexual assault, with a seven-year prison term and the final 12 months suspended. The proceedings were reported on 9 October 2023.

Ms Justice Melanie Greally imposed a headline sentence of eight years and eight months before mitigation. Plumb maintains his innocence and does not accept his guilt; his defence cited his lack of previous convictions, rehabilitation, family support and good work history.

The offences occurred at his Dublin apartment on 11 January 2020. The report also said he is on the sex offenders register and that a probation report assessed him at moderate risk of offending while he maintains his innocence.