Man jailed for five years for rape of Irish student in Spain

The 33-year-old went on trial last month for forcing himself on the woman, who was in Alicante on an Erasmus study programme
Man jailed for five years for rape of Irish student in Spain

Police found a cannabis farm inside his home after going to arrest him following a complaint from his victim. Picture: AP Photo/Manu Mielniezuk

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024 - 07:59
Gerard Couzens

A man has been jailed for five years after being convicted of raping an Irish student on Spain’s Costa Blanca.

The 33-year-old went on trial last month for forcing himself on the woman, who was in Alicante on an Erasmus study programme.

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