Ireland Case No. 4978Sexual assault; possession and production of child pornography · Co. Wicklow
Wicklow man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting two nieces and child pornography offences
A 28-year-old Wicklow man pleaded guilty at Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court to two counts of sexual assault, one on each of his nieces, and to two child pornography offences. Judge Patrick Quinn adjourned sentencing for a medical report.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted13 Oct
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatGardaí found evidence that a Wicklow man had sexually abused his two young nieces. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe case was heard at Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí seized five mobile phones during a search of the defendant's house in July 2020. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí found 943 images of child pornography on the devices. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA further search in June 2021 found a computer with 110 images and 11 videos of child pornography. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault, one on each of the young girls. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man pleaded guilty to two offences relating to possession and production of child pornography. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Quinn adjourned sentencing to allow a medical report to be prepared. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe defendant was remanded on continuing bail. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Oct2024Man found to have sexually abused nieces after phones were seized for child porn
Reports the guilty pleas at Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court and the adjournment of sentencing. No existing case matches this incident.
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