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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20221Rape · Co. Laois

Man in late 50s charged with rape and indecent assault in Laois

A man in his late 50s was charged with rape, attempted rape and indecent assault over alleged offences dated between 1 January 1979 and 30 September 1982 in Laois. He cannot be identified for legal reasons, and his nationality is not stated. At his first court appearance, reported on 24 July 2023, Detective Garda Michael Lynagh said there were ten charges in the Book of Evidence, which Garda Sergeant Michael Tarpey served on him. The DPP directed that he be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court, and consent to bail was given on condition of no direct or indirect contact with the alleged injured party. The latest development is that legal aid was granted and he was sent forward to the Central Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his late 50s is accused of rape, attempted rape and indecent assault.
Where
The man appeared in court in Laois.
When
  • The alleged offences date from between 1 January 1979 and 30 September 1982.
  • The first court appearance was reported on 24 July 2023.
Other details
The man cannot be identified for legal reasons, and his nationality is not stated.
Charges
There were ten charges in total in the Book of Evidence.
Investigation
  • Garda Sergeant Michael Tarpey gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence on the accused.
  • Detective Garda Michael Lynagh gave evidence about the charges in court.
In court
  • The DPP directed that the man be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court.
  • Consent to bail was given on condition that he has no direct or indirect contact with the alleged injured party.
  • Suzanne Dooner BL requested legal aid for the defendant, and the key facts say it was granted.
  • The defendant was sent forward to the Central Criminal Court.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe man appeared in court in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences date from between 1 January 1979 and 30 September 1982. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA garda sergeant gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence on the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man is accused of rape, attempted rape and indecent assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThere were ten charges in total in the Book of Evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the man be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtConsent to bail was given on condition the defendant has no direct or indirect contact with the alleged injured party. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and the defendant was sent forward to the Central Criminal Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jul2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of rape and indecent assault

    First court appearance: ten charges in the Book of Evidence, bail on condition of no contact with the alleged injured party, and the defendant sent forward to the Central Criminal Court.

    accused, late 50s, male