Three Dublin men’s rape trial ends without verdicts

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The alleged rapes were said to have occurred at Bull Island, Dollymount, Dublin, on 5 January 2016. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on any count after five and a half hours of deliberations. The men, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had pleaded not guilty.

Mr Justice Alexander Owens remanded all three on continuing bail and adjourned the matter to 15 June. The prosecution allegations were disputed: the defendants said the woman consented to the sexual activity.