Second man admits raping random woman in horrific underground car park attack

A second teenager has admitted subjecting a random female to a horrific sexual attack in an underground car park while each kept watch for the other has admitted two counts of rape.

Luis Dos Martins Mariano (19) from Sloan Street and Alcino Soares (20) of Braeside both in Dungannon were jointly charged with rape on 10 September 2023.

Back in March the pair appeared together at Dungannon Crown Court where Mariano admitted rape but Soares pleaded not guilty.

Mariano was remanded in custody after a judge rejected a defence application to allow him to remain on bail ahead of sentencing stating, “He has pleaded guilty to a very serious offence and will no doubt face a lengthy period of imprisonment. I don’t believe bail is appropriate.”

Meanwhile a defence barrister for Soares said the trial would last about one week.

While attempts were made to have the matter heard the defence raised concerns over Soares ability to understand proceedings and that he did not appear to have any one particular language with which to communicate.

FULL STORY IN THIS WEEK'S TYRONE COURIER