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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12587Rape and defilement · Co. Longford · 7 Jan 2023

Teenager appears in Longford court accused of rape and defilement

A teenager (18) who cannot be named appeared at Longford District Court accused of defilement of a child under 15, rape and sexual assault on two dates in January 2023. The case was sent forward to the Central Criminal Court with bail continuing under existing conditions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeThe teenager is accused of defilement of a child under the age of 15, rape and sexual assault on January 7, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe teenager is also accused of sexual assault and rape on January 28, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThere are five charges in the book of evidence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case be sent forward to the next sittings of the Central Criminal Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtBail was to continue under the same conditions as set out in the district court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued the standard alibi warning. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted for a solicitor and two counsel. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was sent forward to the Central Criminal Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtReporting restrictions apply in the case. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtGarda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on the accused. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Sep2025
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Teenager appears in Midlands court accused of rape and defilement

    Book of evidence served; DPP directed case to Central Criminal Court; bail continued; legal aid granted for solicitor and two counsel; reporting restrictions apply.

    accused, 18victim