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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5221Sexual assault · Co. Cork

Teenager charged with sexual assault at Island Wood, Newmarket, Co Cork

A 16-year-old boy charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a forest trail at Island Wood near Newmarket, Co Cork, has been released on bail. He is due to appear again at Mallow District Court on September 17th.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA teenager was charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a woodland park in Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe woman was walking alone on the forest trail when she was attacked. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe assault took place on a forest trail at Island Wood near Newmarket. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault happened at about 7.15pm on June 6th. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe teenager was arrested the previous Friday. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationDet Insp Ann Marie Guiney of the Cork County Protective Services Unit is leading the investigation. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe teenager was charged with sexual assault contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape Amendment) Act 1990. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe teenager was also charged with exposing his genitals intending to cause fear, distress or alarm to the woman. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail, but the judge remanded the teenager in detention with consent to bail with conditions. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe teenager was remanded on bail to appear again at Mallow District Court on September 17th. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe assailant fled after the woman fought him off. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe teenager made no reply to either charge after caution. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Aug2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Boy (16) facing Co Cork sex assault charges freed on bail

    First report on this case: teenager charged with sexual assault and exposure, remanded on bail with consent, and bail conditions met after a surety was approved.

    accused, 16, malevictim, female