Trial of Albanian continues in Dublin

The trial of an Albanian national accused of raping a Dublin woman who had been going out with one of his friends has continued in the Central Criminal Court.

The 38-year-old accused has pleaded not guilty to one charge of false imprisonment, one of aggravated sexual assault, one of rape, one of oral rape and a charge of sexual assault on the woman on August 28 and 29, 2000.

The trial will continue on Monday before Mr Justice Iarfhlaith O'Neill and a jury of nine men and three women.