Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 18435Sexual assault · Co. Longford

Man to stand trial over sexual assault charges in Longford

A man has been charged with sexual assault against a woman, in a case linked to County Longford, and the incident date has not been reported. As reported by the Longford Leader on 1 February 2024, he pleaded not guilty to seven charges, and a jury was sworn in the previous Friday. The trial is due at Longford Circuit Court, and the latest report says it is expected to begin in the coming weeks. The man cannot be named because of the nature of the alleged offences, and his age and nationality are not given.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court31 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is charged with sexual assault against a woman.
Where
The trial is due at Longford Circuit Court.
When
The incident date has not been reported.
Other details
The man cannot be named due to the nature of the alleged offences.
Charges
He is charged with seven counts of sexual assault: four of digital penetration and three of touching a woman's private parts, breasts or backside.
In court
  • He pleaded not guilty to the seven charges, as reported on 1 February 2024.
  • A jury was sworn in the previous Friday, according to the 1 February 2024 report.
  • The trial is expected to begin in the coming weeks.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man pleaded not guilty to seven charges of sexual assault. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe trial is due at Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with four counts of digital penetration and three counts of touching a woman's private parts, breasts or backside. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtA jury was sworn in and the trial is expected to begin in the coming weeks. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe man cannot be named due to the nature of the alleged offences. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jan2024
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man charged with sexual assault to go on trial at Longford circuit court

    Reports the man's not guilty plea to seven sexual assault charges and that a jury was sworn in ahead of the trial at Longford Circuit Court.

    accused, malevictim, female