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The Defendant faced an allegation of raping a vulnerable sex worker at knifepoint in the course of a robbery. The Defendant disputed the production of a knife but had admitted robbery and possession of a bladed article at an earlier stage.
The Defendant had been arrested after his photograph was distributed on social media and was stopped by police as he approached a premises where he had arranged to meet a second sex worker. The Defendant was armed with a knife and had no cash on his person.
Sebastian was instructed by Sara Alessandrini, O’Keeffe’s Solicitors.
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