Ireland Man charged with sexual assault at St Mel's Cathedral, Longford
A man was charged with sexual assault of a woman in the grounds of St Mel's Cathedral, Longford, on 23 September 2023, and the two were known to each other. It is alleged that after they kissed at the rear of the cathedral, he put his hand down her trousers and penetrated her, and that he pulled her back when she tried to leave; she then rang gardaí. The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Longford District Court, where the judge accepted jurisdiction and the defendant is pleading guilty. The case was adjourned to 24 April 2024 for a victim impact statement and a probation report.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court6 Dec
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The woman and the man met and went to the rear of the cathedral, where they began kissing.
- It is alleged the man put his hand down the woman's trousers and penetrated her.
- It is alleged that when the woman tried to leave, the man pulled her back.
- Where
- The alleged offence took place in the grounds of St Mel's Cathedral, Longford.
- When
- The alleged offence took place on 23 September 2023.
- Investigation
- The woman rang gardaí and made a complaint.
- A very short clip of CCTV footage was shown to the judge.
- Charges
- The man is charged with sexual assault in the grounds of St Mel's Cathedral.
- In court
- The judge accepted jurisdiction, so the case will be tried in the district court.
- The defendant is pleading guilty.
- The judge asked whether the injured party wishes to make a victim impact statement and requested a probation report on the defendant.
- The case was adjourned to 24 April 2024 for a victim impact statement and probation report.
- Other details
- The man and the woman were known to each other.
- The defence solicitor said the client has limited means but could offer €1,000 as a contribution.
- The defendant had no previous convictions.
16 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe woman and the man met and went to the rear of the cathedral, where they began kissing. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatIt was alleged the man put his hand down the woman's trousers and penetrated her. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatWhen the woman tried to leave, the man pulled her back. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault happened in the grounds of St Mel's Cathedral. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence was on 23 September. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe woman rang gardaí and made a complaint. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA very short clip of CCTV footage was shown to the judge. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe man is charged with sexual assault in the grounds of St Mel's Cathedral. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction, so the case will be tried in the district court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe defendant is pleading guilty. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge asked whether the injured party wishes to make a victim impact statement. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge requested a probation report on the defendant. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to 24 April 2024 for a victim impact statement and probation report. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe man and the woman were known to each other. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defence solicitor said the client has limited means but could offer €1,000 as a contribution. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Dec2023Charged with sexual assault of a woman in Longford
Court report on the charge, the guilty plea, the court's jurisdiction decision, and the adjournment. The article does not give the victim's age and does not name either person.
accused, malevictim, female