Man released without charge over alleged Dublin rape

Gardaí say file will be prepared for Director of Public Prosecutions.

A man in his 30s was arrested in relation to an alleged rape
A man in his 30s was arrested in relation to an alleged rape

A man in his 30s who was arrested in relation to an alleged rape in Dublin following a Christmas party was released without charge.

The alleged sexual assault on the woman took place in a car early on the morning of Sunday, December 9th, in the Dublin 4 area.

Gardaí said on Tuesday they arrested a man in his 30s in the Dublin area on January 3rd. He was brought to Irishtown Garda station and was released without charge the following day.

Gardaí said a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. They also said a car has been seized in the investigation.

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Gardaí in Irishtown said the incident is believed to have occurred in the vicinity of the Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Merrion Road, Serpentine Avenue areas of Dublin 4 between 12.45am and 2.15am.

Anyone who can assist is asked to contact gardaí in Irishtown Garda station on 01-6669600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns is a reporter for The Irish Times