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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21494Sexual assault of a child · Co. Offaly

File on Offaly man accused of child sexual offences still with DPP

A 23-year-old man from Offaly has been accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy, exploiting a child and possessing child pornography. The alleged assault took place in 2018, and the charges followed a search of the accused's home in August 2021 when three devices were seized. He was arrested the day before appearing at Tullamore District Court on 15 February 2023, where he was charged with one count of sexually assaulting a male, one count of child exploitation and three counts of possessing child pornography. Judge Andrew Cody granted bail with conditions including a curfew, living with his parents and no contact with the alleged victim. As of April 2023, the file remains with the DPP and the accused has been remanded on continuing bail to May 10 for directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Apr
    3 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 23-year-old man from Offaly has been accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy, exploiting a child and possessing child pornography.
Where
The case was heard at Tullamore District Court.
When
The alleged assault took place in 2018, and the accused was arrested the day before his court appearance on 15 February 2023.
Investigation
The charges followed a search of the accused's home in August 2021 when three devices were seized, and gardaí said evidence showed fake social media accounts had been created since August 2021 to catfish adult males.
Charges
The accused was charged with one count of sexually assaulting a male, one count of child exploitation and three counts of possessing child pornography.
In court
  • Judge Andrew Cody granted bail on conditions including a curfew between 10.30pm and 8am, living with his parents, signing on at a garda station three times a week and no contact with the alleged victim or his family.
  • The accused was remanded on continuing bail to May 10 for directions from the DPP.
Other details
  • The accused cannot be identified by order of the court and made no reply after caution.
  • The defence said the accused was attending counselling every two weeks.
33 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 23-year-old Offaly man has been accused of sexually assaulting a child, exploiting a child and possessing child pornography. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe accused has been accused of sexually assaulting a child, exploiting a child and possessing child pornography. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe accused is charged with sexually assaulting a child, exploiting a child and possessing child pornography. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereHe appeared at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenHe was arrested the day before his court appearance on 15 February 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe child told gardai he had been sexually assaulted in 2018. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe accused was arrested the day before his court appearance. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged victim told gardaí he had been sexually assaulted in 2018. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe child alleged he was sexually assaulted in 2018. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationDetective Sergeant Liam Lonergan from Portlaoise station gave evidence of arresting, charging and cautioning the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe charges followed a search of the accused's home in August 2021, when three devices were seized. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said they had evidence that fake social media accounts had been created since August 2021 by the accused to catfish adult males. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe charges followed a search of the accused's home in August 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man has been charged with one count of sexually assaulting a male, one count of child exploitation and three counts of possessing child pornography. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with one count of sexually assaulting a male, one count of child exploitation and three counts of possessing child pornography. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused has been charged with one count of sexually assaulting a male, one count of child exploitation and three counts of possessing child pornography. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe detective opposed bail because of the serious nature of the charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defence said the accused was attending counselling every two weeks. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Cody granted bail on condition that the accused move home to live with his parents. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA curfew between 10.30pm and 8am was imposed on the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on bail to appear in court again on 5 April for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared at Tullamore District Court on Wednesday, 15 February 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge imposed a curfew between 10.30pm and 8am on the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused must have no contact with the alleged victim or his family. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail to appear in court again on 5 April for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused first appeared before the court on February 15 and gardaí opposed bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody granted bail on conditions that include living with his parents and a curfew. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused is subject to a curfew between 10.30pm and 8am and must sign on at a garda station three times a week. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail to May 10 for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge granted bail on condition that the accused move home to reside with his parents. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man made no reply after caution. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe alleged victim is a 10-year-old child. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 14 Apr2023
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    File on Offaly man accused of sexual assault and child pornography charges still with DPP

    Court follow-up on a case first heard on February 15: the file is with the DPP, bail conditions are set out, and the matter is remanded to May 10. The article does not name the accused.

    accused, 23, malevictim, male
  2. 13 Apr2023
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Young Offaly man in court accused of sexually assaulting a child and child pornography possession

    Updated 13 April 2023 report of a court appearance on 15 February 2023. Adds the charge details, the search of the accused's home, the bail conditions, the alleged 2018 assault date, and the April 5 return date for DPP directions.

    accused, 23, malevictim, 10, male
  3. 13 Apr2023
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, follow-up
    Young Offaly man accused of sexual assault and child pornography possession

    Reports the bail hearing at Tullamore District Court on 15 February 2023 and the bail conditions. The article was first published 16 February 2023 and updated 13 April 2023, when the accused was due back in court on 5 April for directions from the DPP. The accused cannot be identified by court order.

    accused, 23, malevictim, 10, male