Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12359Indecent assault · Co. Donegal

Donegal man (70s) faces trial over 28 indecent assault charges

A man in his 70s appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with 28 indecent assault charges involving three alleged victims. The DPP has directed trial by indictment, and the case was adjourned to 15 December 2025 for the service of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Donegal man is to stand trial charged with 28 indecent assault charges. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence is said to have taken place at an unknown location in Co. Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences are said to have occurred on unknown dates between 1 September 1985 and 30 November 1985. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA detective garda gave evidence of arresting the man at Letterkenny Courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charges involve three different alleged victims. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charges are contrary to Common Law and Section 10 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act 1981. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Letterkenny District Court before Judge Monika Leech. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed trial by indictment and consented to the accused going forward on a signed plea. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail, but the prosecution asked for conditions to be placed on the accused. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 15 December 2025 for the service of a book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherWhen arrested, the accused said he did not recognise any of the allegations. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal man (70s) faces trial over 28 indecent assault charges

    First report of the charges against the accused, who is to stand trial. The article gives the alleged offence period as 1985 and says he cannot be named.

    accused, 70s, male