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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15286Sexual assault · Co. Kildare

Young Kildare man charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl

A man in his early twenties from County Kildare has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and sending her an explicit image. The alleged offences were committed on dates earlier in 2024 at an address in the Midlands. Sgt Dave Hanrahan said the offences arose after the man allegedly met the girl for the purposes of a sexual encounter. Kildare Now reported on 5 December 2024 that he appeared before Naas District Court by video link, the case was adjourned, and a book of evidence is being prepared. The judge indicated the case is likely to be heard in the circuit court.

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

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A man in his early twenties from County Kildare is charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
  • The man is also charged with allegedly sending the girl an explicit image.
Where
The alleged offences took place at an address in the Midlands.
When
The alleged offences were committed on dates earlier in 2024.
Cause
Sgt Dave Hanrahan said the offences arose after the man allegedly met the 14-year-old girl for the purposes of a sexual encounter.
Charges
The man is charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old and sending her an explicit image.
In court
  • The man appeared before a sitting of Naas District Court.
  • A parent of the man was present in court for the brief hearing.
  • The man appeared via video link and the case was adjourned.
  • The judge indicated the case is likely to be heard in the circuit court.
Investigation
Sgt Dave Hanrahan said a book of evidence is being prepared.
Other details
Kildare Now reported the case on 5 December 2024; the man's name and nationality are not given.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at an address in the Midlands. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offences were committed on dates earlier this year. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe offences arose after the defendant allegedly met a 14-year-old girl for the purposes of a sexual encounter. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA book of evidence is being prepared. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man is charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old and sending her an explicit image. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man appeared before a sitting of Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant appeared via video link and the case was adjourned. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge indicated the case is likely to be heard in the circuit court. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Dec2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Young man charged with sexually assaulting 14 year old girl

    Adds the charges, the court appearance at Naas District Court, the alleged Midlands location, and the adjournment with the case likely to go to the circuit court. No exact date is given.

    accused, early twenties, malevictim, 14, female