Accused sent Instagram request after alleged rape during break-in

Objecting to bail, garda tells court: 'It is believed he was looking for a female to rape'

Gardaí objected to bail, describing the accused as a flight risk.

A 22-year-old man allegedly raped a young woman in her home in the area around University College Cork during a break-in and later sent her a friend request by Instagram.

Detective Garda John Paul Twomey made these allegations in the case against the young man who was charged with trespassing with intent to commit rape, assault causing harm to the young woman, sexual assault, and rape.