Five accused of rape back in court

Wednesday 30 January 2019

Five young men accused of rape appeared in court this morning where their next appearance was postponed so that court documents can be translated.

The five men - aged between 18 and 24 - appeared in the Magistrate's Court shortly after 10:00 this morning.

Oprea Stefanita Dobre (18), Alexandru Dobrin (18), Florin Ionut Calin (20), Dorel Stefanita Diaconu (22) and Marius Adrian Dobrin (24) are each charged with two counts of rape.

They are all charged in relation to an alleged rape on Sunday 16 December in the Parish of Trinity. 

The case was due to be sent to the Royal Court this morning due to the seriousness of the charges, but the committal date has now been postponed until 19 February as the paperwork needs to be translated for the defendants. 

Pictured: The five young men appeared in the Magistrate's Court where their committal hearing was postponed.

Mr Dobre was represented by Advocate Francesca Pinel, Mr Alexandru Dobrin was represented by Advocate Chris Hillier, Mr Calin was represented by Advocate Michael Haines, Mr Diaconu was represented by Advocate Luke Sette and Mr Marius Dobrin was represented by Advocate Sarah Dale. 

Legal Adviser Paul Lee appeared for the prosecution.

The five co-accused will return to the Magistrate’s Court on 19 February for the next step in their case.