Unnamed man denies rape and sexual assault charges in Dublin

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An unnamed man pleaded not guilty to three rape charges, sexual assault and attempted rape at the Central Criminal Court, where evidence continued on 7 April 2021. The charges relate to alleged incidents at his Dublin home between 1 and 3 December 2017.

The woman told the trial she had sought asylum to avoid a forced marriage and was introduced to the accused through a Dublin mosque. She alleged that sexual contact was forced; the defendant accepted contact occurred but said it was consensual and initiated by her.

The trial continued before Mr Justice Alexander Owens and a jury.