Ireland Donegal man in his 60s charged with sexual assault
A man in his 60s from Donegal has been charged with the alleged sexual assault of a woman on a date unknown between April 2022 and September 2022. Detective Garda Eimear Hassett gave evidence that he was arrested at Letterkenny courthouse under the Criminal Justice Act 1984 before being charged. On 16 September 2024 he appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where the DPP directed that the case proceed on indictment at the Circuit Court, and he was granted bail with conditions. The case was adjourned to December 16, and the man denies the charge, saying it is a made-up story.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court16 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 60s has been charged with the alleged sexual assault of a woman.
- Where
- The man was arrested at Letterkenny courthouse, Donegal.
- When
- The alleged assault happened on a date unknown between April 2022 and September 2022.
- Investigation
- Detective Garda Eimear Hassett gave evidence of arresting the man under the Criminal Justice Act 1984 before charging him.
- Charges
- The man is charged with assaulting a woman whose name cannot be published.
- In court
- The man appeared at Letterkenny District Court on 16 September 2024.
- The DPP has directed that the case proceed by way of prosecution on indictment at the Circuit Court.
- The prosecution sought an adjournment so a book of evidence could be prepared.
- The judge granted bail on conditions including residing at a named address, committing no offence, and having no contact with the alleged victim or her family members who are witnesses.
- The case was adjourned to December 16.
- Other details
- After being charged, the man denied the assault and said it was a made-up story.
- The defendant is represented by a solicitor.
- The accused cannot be named for legal reasons to protect the victim's identity.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 60s has been brought to court for an alleged sexual assault. (donegallive.ie)
- whatThe accused is a man aged in his 60s. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe man was arrested at Letterkenny courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault happened on an unknown date between April 2022 and September 2022. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationDetective Garda Eimear Hassett gave evidence of arresting the man under the Criminal Justice Act 1984 before charging him. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe man is charged with assaulting a named female. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe DPP has directed that the matter proceed by way of prosecution on indictment at the Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe prosecution sought an adjournment for a book of evidence to be prepared. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe judge granted bail on conditions including residing at a named address and committing no offence. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe man must have no contact with the alleged injured party or her family members who are witnesses. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to December 16. (donegallive.ie)
- otherAfter being charged, the man denied the assault and said it was a made-up story. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe defendant is represented by a solicitor. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe accused cannot be named for legal reasons to protect the victim's identity. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Sep2024Donegal man charged with sexual assault: 'I think this is all a make up story'
Court appearance at Letterkenny District Court. The DPP has directed the case proceed on indictment at the Circuit Court, a book of evidence is to be prepared, and the accused denies the charge. Bail conditions include no contact with the alleged victim or her witnesses. The case was adjourned to December 16.
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