Jury in trial of man accused of raping Spanish tourist in Dublin is shown CCTV
The 33-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to one count of raping the woman on January 1, 2019
The jury in the trial of a man accused of raping a Spanish tourist in Dublin City Centre on New Year's Day six years ago have been viewing CCTV footage surrounding the alleged incident.
The 33-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to one count of raping the woman on January 1, 2019. He can't be named for legal reasons.
On Tuesday, prosecuting barrister Tony McGillicuddy SC told the jury, in an opening address, that the prosecution case is that the man had non-consensual sex with the woman around 2am.
Counsel said the complainant didn't consent to sexual activity and was unable to consent due to the effects of alcohol or another drug.
Mr McGillicuddy said the woman felt “disgusted”, “uncomfortable” and pulled away from the man afterwards.
The jury was told it would see CCTV footage of the woman's movements on the night, her interaction with the man and their walk to a street in the Dublin Castle area where it is alleged the rape took place.
After the alleged rape, the man later walked with the woman towards O'Connell Street, where they parted.
The jury is expected to hear evidence from the complainant on Thursday afternoon.
The trial continues before Justice Caroline Biggs.