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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16162Sexual assault · Co. Donegal

Man before Donegal court over alleged sexual offences against six victims

A man was charged with six counts of sexual assault involving five females, and with attempting to incite a child to sexual touching, over alleged offences in south Donegal on dates in May and June 2022. He was arrested ahead of a court sitting, and on 4 September 2024 he appeared before a court in Donegal, where he made no reply when charged. He was remanded on bail on his own bond of €500, with a condition of no contact with any of the injured parties, and the matter was adjourned to allow service of the book of evidence. This is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man was brought before a court in Donegal charged with six counts of sexual assault involving five female victims.
  • The man is further charged with attempted sexual assault of a child, which is also described as attempting to incite a child to sexual touching.
Where
The alleged sexual assaults took place in south Donegal.
When
The alleged offences took place on dates in May and June 2022.
Investigation
The defendant was arrested ahead of the court sitting.
Charges
The sexual assault charges are brought under Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990, as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
In court
  • The defendant was first brought before the court on 4 September 2024 and made no reply when charged.
  • The defendant was remanded on bail on his own bond of €500 and the matter was adjourned to allow for service of the book of evidence.
  • A bail condition is that the defendant has no contact with any of the injured parties.
Other details
Legal aid was granted to Mullaney Solicitors.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was brought before a court in Donegal charged with six counts of sexual assault involving five females and a further charge of attempted sexual assault of a child. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged sexual assaults took place in south Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on dates in May and June 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant was arrested ahead of the court sitting. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe sexual assault charges are brought under Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990, as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant is further charged with attempting to incite a child to sexual touching in the same period and location. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe defendant made no reply when charged. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on bail on his own bond of €500 and the matter was adjourned to allow for service of the book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA bail condition is that the defendant has no contact with any of the injured parties. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to Mullaney Solicitors. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Sep2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man before court in Donegal for alleged sexual offences against six victims

    First report of this court appearance. Adds the charges, the alleged location and period, the statutory basis of the charges, and the bail terms and adjournment.

    accused, male