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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22583Sexual assault · Co. Kildare

Man in his 60s faces 73 charges of sexually assaulting niece at Naas District Court

A man in his sixties appeared at Naas District Court on 31 January 2023 facing 73 allegations of sexually assaulting his niece, with incidents alleged to have occurred between 1994 and 1997. The DPP indicated the case would be heard at Circuit Court, and the matter was adjourned to 5 April 2023 for preparation of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant is in his sixties. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe incidents relate to alleged touching of genitalia outside the clothing. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereMost of the incidents took place on the way home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged incidents took place on dates between 1994 and 1997. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man faces 73 allegations of sexually assaulting a niece. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant appeared at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe DPP decided the case would be heard at the Circuit Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThere was no objection to bail, with his own bond of €1,000. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant must not have any contact directly or indirectly with the injured party or any witness, keep his phone charged and be available to take calls from the gardaí at any time. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 5 April for preparation of a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defendant remained silent when the charges were put to him in a garda station. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe injured party had babysat for the man for a number of years. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jan2023
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE: Man faces 73 claims of sexually assaulting niece

    First court appearance; 73 charges put to the defendant; DPP indicated Circuit Court trial; adjourned to 5 April 2023 for book of evidence; bail conditions imposed.

    accused, 60s, malevictim, female