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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10686Sexual assault · Co. Limerick

Man acquitted of sexual assault charges involving a young girl

A man was accused at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court of sexually assaulting a young girl, with the State alleging he touched her breasts on 22 occasions between 2016 and 2017. He pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of sexual assault, and the State withdrew an allegation that he showed her pornography and masturbated in front of her. A jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on all counts after the trial, and he was discharged from the dock. The latest reported development is that acquittal, reported on 2 March 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Acquitted2 Mar
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was accused of touching a young girl's breasts on 22 occasions.
Where
The case was heard at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court in County Limerick.
When
  • The alleged offences took place between 2016 and 2017.
  • The incident date is not recorded in the case details.
Charges
  • The man pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of sexual assault.
  • The State withdrew an allegation that he invited the girl to watch pornography on his mobile phone and masturbated in front of her.
In court
  • A jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on all counts after the trial.
  • The man was acquitted and was hugged by loved ones in court.
  • The man was discharged from the dock.
Other details
  • The judge said trials of this nature involving children were difficult for everyone involved and thanked the jury for its diligence and hard work.
  • The judge excused the 12 jurors from jury service for three years.
  • The articles describe the victim as a young girl, while the case details list the victim as a woman.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man had been accused of touching the girl's breasts on 22 occasions. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe trial took place at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place between 2016 and 2017. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeThe man pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of sexual assault. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeAn allegation of inviting the girl to watch pornography and masturbating in front of her was withdrawn by the State. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe man was acquitted by a jury of multiple charges of sexual assault on a young girl. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe jury returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on all counts following a trial. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe man was discharged from the dock and released from court without charge. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe judge excused the 12 jurors from jury service for three years. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Mar2026
    Acquittedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Man acquitted of multiple charges of sexual assault on young girl

    Reports the jury verdict of not guilty on all counts after trial at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. An allegation of inviting the girl to watch pornography and masturbating in front of her was withdrawn by the State.

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