Revellers warned of ‘acquaintance rape’ risks

People are being warned about the danger of “acquaintance rape” when partying over the bank holiday weekend.

The Rape Crisis Network of Ireland said research showed alcohol was implicated in seven out of 10 rapes involving people who know each other.

RCNI policy director Clíona Saidléar said alcohol played a bigger part in acquaintance rape than in rapes involving an intimate partner or ex-partner.