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Case No. 21080Sexual assault of a child · Co. Offaly

Man accused of sexually assaulting child remanded on bail at Tullamore court

A 23-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting a male child on 19 May 2018 and of child exploitation on unknown dates between 19 May 2018 and 21 August 2021 in County Offaly. He is also accused of possessing 1,481 images and videos of child pornography on a mobile phone at a location in Offaly on 21 August 2021. He was charged with one count of sexually assaulting a male, one count of child exploitation and three counts of possessing child pornography, and was earlier granted bail on condition that he live with his parents, with a curfew from 10.30pm to 8am. Most recently, at Tullamore District Court, Judge Andrew Cody remanded him on continuing bail, reported on 17 May 2023, with the case next due on 26 July for directions from the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • The accused, a 23-year-old man, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a male child.
  • He is charged with one count of sexually assaulting a male, one count of child exploitation and three counts of possessing child pornography.
  • Images and videos of child pornography, 1,481 in all, were allegedly possessed on a mobile phone.
Where
The images were allegedly possessed at a location in County Offaly.
When
  • The alleged sexual assault of the child took place on 19 May 2018.
  • The alleged child exploitation occurred on unknown dates between 19 May 2018 and 21 August 2021.
  • The images were allegedly possessed on 21 August 2021.
Other details
  • The articles describe the victim as a male child, while the case record lists the victim as a man.
  • The accused cannot be identified by order of the court.
In court
  • Judge Andrew Cody remanded the accused on continuing bail at Tullamore District Court.
  • The accused was earlier granted bail on condition that he move home to live with his parents, with a curfew from 10.30pm to 8am.
  • The case is next due on 26 July for directions from the DPP.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatImages and videos of child pornography, 1,481 in all, were allegedly possessed on a mobile phone in Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged child exploitation occurred on unknown dates between 19 May 2018 and 21 August 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged sexual assault of the child took place on 19 May 2018. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with one count of sexually assaulting a male, one count of child exploitation and three counts of possessing child pornography. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the accused on continuing bail at the District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case is next due on 26 July for directions from the DPP. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtEarlier, the accused was granted bail on condition he move home to live with his parents. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was subject to a curfew between 10.30pm and 8am as a bail condition. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 May2023
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man in court in Tullamore accused of sexually assaulting child is remanded on bail again

    Reports the accused's latest remand on continuing bail before Tullamore District Court, with the case next due 26 July for DPP directions. Gives the charges, the alleged dates and the bail conditions from an earlier hearing.

    accused, 23, malevictim, male