Ireland Case No. 17959Sexual assault; possession and production of child pornography; false imprisonment; sexual exploitation · Co. Longford
Man charged with 90 sexual offences against four children appears in Longford court
A man in his 60s, described as a Midlands man and not named because of the nature of the offences, faces 90 charges of possessing and producing child pornography, false imprisonment, sexual assault and sexual exploitation involving four children. The alleged offences took place over 2021 and 2022. He was arrested and charged by Detective Garda Brendan Lynn on Monday 4 March 2024 and appeared before Longford District Court on Tuesday 5 March 2024, where he was granted bail on a €500 cash lodgement with an independent surety. He is due to reappear on 4 April 2024, when a book of evidence is hoped to be served.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 60s faces 90 charges relating to possession and production of child pornography, false imprisonment, sexual assault and sexual exploitation of four children.
- Other details
- The man cannot be named due to the nature of the offences.
- Where
- The man appeared before Longford District Court in County Longford.
- When
- The offences are alleged to have taken place over 2021 and 2022.
- The man was arrested and charged on Monday 4 March 2024.
- Investigation
- Detective Garda Brendan Lynn arrested and charged the man.
- Charges
- 81 charges relate to the sexual assault of underage girls, two to false imprisonment and five to sexual exploitation.
- He is charged with possessing 32 images of child pornography.
- He faces a separate charge of producing child pornography by recording 30 images of himself sexually assaulting a female child on his phone.
- In court
- He was detained to appear before Longford District Court on Tuesday 5 March 2024.
- A €500 cash lodgement and an independent surety were approved, and he was granted bail.
- His bail conditions require him to surrender his passport, have no contact with seven named people, be contactable 24/7 and sign on three times a week at his local Garda station.
- He is due to reappear on 4 April 2024, when a book of evidence is hoped to be served.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man faces 90 charges relating to child pornography, false imprisonment, sexual assault and sexual exploitation of four children. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have taken place over 2021 and 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe man was arrested and charged on Monday 4 March 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeA total of 81 charges relate to the sexual assault of underage girls. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeTwo charges are for false imprisonment and five for sexual exploitation. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with possessing 32 images of child pornography. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe faces a separate charge of producing child pornography by recording 30 images of himself sexually assaulting a female child on his phone. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe man was detained to appear before Longford District Court on Tuesday 5 March. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtA cash lodgement of €500 and an independent surety were approved, and he was granted bail. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtHe must surrender his passport and is barred from contacting seven named people. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtHe must be contactable 24/7 and sign on three times a week at his local Garda station. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe man is due to reappear on 4 April, when a book of evidence is hoped to be served. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Mar2024Man appears in Longford court charged with sexual assault of underage girls
Reports the man's court appearance on 5 March 2024, the 90 charges, and the bail conditions. No matching existing case was in the list.
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