STUDENT ACCUSED OF RAPING WOMAN 'THANKED HER AFTERWARDS,' COURT HEARS
The court hears that Marko Dolhir, a 19-year-old Iranian national, is accused of raping a woman in Belfast city centre.The woman claims Dolhir offered to pay her during their encounter in the Little May Street area.
The incident allegedly involved Dolhir pushing her against railings, attempting to kiss her, and carrying out the assault on November 25.
Dolhir denies charges of rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault, claiming any contact was consensual.
DNA evidence links him to the victim.
He was granted bail during a Belfast High Court hearing, with restrictions including reporting to police daily and no contact with the complainant.