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Teen only learned of sexual assault on her from Facebook video

At Ennis Circuit Court, Detective Garda Conor Flaherty said the then 18-year-old was sent the 50-60 second clip by a friend who had videoed the assault.

Teen only learned of sexual assault on her from Facebook video

Fri, 21 Feb, 2020 - 17:24

Gordon Deegan

A teenager only realised she had been the victim of a sex assault when sent a video clip via Facebook of the assault the following day.

At Ennis Circuit Court, Detective Garda Conor Flaherty said the then 18-year-old was sent the 50-60 second clip by a friend who had videoed the assault.

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