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Case No. 15308Sexual assault · Co. Donegal

Man sent forward for trial over alleged sexual offences in Donegal

A man has been charged with six counts of sexual assault involving five alleged victims, all female, in south Donegal on dates in May and June 2022, and with attempting to incite a child to sexual touching. The defendant cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged injured parties, and his age and nationality are not given. At a previous court sitting he made no reply when charged, and a book of evidence was later served. On 5 December 2024 he was sent forward for trial to Donegal Circuit Court in Letterkenny, remanded on bail, with the trial due to commence on 10 December.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man has been sent forward for trial on six counts of sexual assault and a charge of attempted sexual assault of a child.
Other details
  • The six sexual assault counts involve five alleged victims, all female, though the case record lists six victims.
  • The defendant was remanded on bail and cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged injured parties.
Where
The sexual assault offences are alleged to have taken place in south Donegal.
When
The alleged offences took place on dates in May and June 2022.
Charges
  • The six sexual assault counts are contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990, as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
  • The defendant is further charged with attempting to incite a child to sexual touching, contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017.
Investigation
A book of evidence was served ahead of a court appearance in south Donegal.
In court
  • At a previous court sitting the defendant made no reply when charged.
  • The defendant was sent forward for trial to Donegal Circuit Court sitting in Letterkenny, with the trial commencing on 10 December.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man has been sent forward for trial on six counts of sexual assault involving five alleged victims and a further charge of attempted sexual assault of a child. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe six sexual assault charges are alleged to have taken place in south Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on dates in May and June 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe six sexual assault charges are contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990, as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant is further charged with attempting to incite a child to sexual touching. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe attempted sexual assault of a child charge is contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, 2017. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe defendant has been sent forward for trial to Donegal Circuit Court sitting in Letterkenny, commencing on December 10. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtAt a previous court sitting the defendant made no reply when charged. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe defendant cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged injured parties. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Dec2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man to face trial for alleged sexual offences against six victims in Donegal

    First report of this case. The defendant was sent forward for trial to Donegal Circuit Court in Letterkenny, commencing 10 December, and was remanded on bail. The defendant cannot be named.

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