Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11290Sexual assault of a child · Co. Dublin · 20 Oct 2025

Man sent forward for trial over alleged sexual assault of girl in Saggart, Dublin

A 26-year-old man was charged over an alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl at Garter Lane in Saggart, west Dublin, on 20 October 2025, and was remanded in custody a day later. He has not entered a plea, and he cannot be named for legal reasons. A second count of sexual assault of the same girl at another location close to Garter Lane was brought in December 2025. On 29 January 2026, at his ninth hearing in Cloverhill District Court, he was served a book of evidence, sent forward for trial, and remanded in custody to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in May.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The alleged victim is a 10-year-old girl, and the accused is a 26-year-old man.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Garter Lane in Saggart, west Dublin.
When
The first charge concerns an alleged sexual assault on 20 October 2025.
Charges
  • The accused was initially charged with sexual assault of the girl at Garter Lane in Saggart.
  • A second count of sexual assault of the same girl at another location close to Garter Lane was brought in December 2025.
  • The accused replied "I have nothing to say" to the first charge.
In court
  • The accused appeared at Cloverhill District Court for his ninth hearing, where he was served a book of evidence.
  • Judge Áine Shannon granted a return for trial order on 29 January 2026.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions has directed trial on indictment.
  • No bail application was made, and the accused was remanded in custody to appear at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in May.
  • Legal aid was granted to the accused.
Other details
  • The child had been missing from care.
  • The accused had an Arabic interpreter during the hearing.
  • The accused must notify the prosecution within 14 days if he intends to use an alibi.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe alleged victim is a ten-year-old girl. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place in west Dublin. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe accused was initially charged with sexual assault of the girl at Garter Lane in Saggart on 20 October 2025. (rte.ie)
  • chargeA second count of sexual assault of the same complainant was brought at another location close to Garter Lane. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared at Cloverhill District Court for his ninth hearing. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe accused was served with a book of evidence by the prosecution. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted a return for trial order and remanded the accused in custody to appear at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in May. (rte.ie)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions has directed trial on indictment. (rte.ie)
  • courtThere was no application for bail. (rte.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to the accused. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe accused replied "I have nothing to say" to the first charge. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe child had been missing from care. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe accused had an Arabic interpreter during the hearing. (rte.ie)
  • otherThe accused must notify the prosecution within 14 days if he intends to use an alibi. (rte.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jan2026
    In courtrte.ie, first report
    Man accused of sexual assault of girl sent for trial

    Reports the accused being served with a book of evidence, a return for trial order, and a second count of sexual assault of the same complainant. Also mentions unrelated violent disorder in Citywest, which is not part of this case.

    suspect, 26, malevictim, 10, female