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Sexual assault victim Rachel McElroy outside Cork Criminal court after her attacker received a seven-year sentence, with the final year suspended. Photo: Daragh McSweeney/Cork Courts Limited

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Woman who was sexually assaulted on street 'disgusted' at people who recorded and posted to social media

A YOUNG woman who was sexually assaulted in Cork city said she was "disgusted" at people who recorded the degrading assault and posted it on social media rather than rushing to her aid.

Woman who was sexually assaulted on street 'disgusted' at people who recorded and posted to social media

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Assault victim Rachel McElroy speaking outside Cork courthouse

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