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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18516Sexual assault · Co. Longford

Young man accused of sexual assault appears before Longford District Court

A young man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with 13 sexual assaults allegedly committed between February 2020 and January 2021. The sources do not describe the alleged victim. At Longford District Court in January 2024, a garda gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence on him, the DPP consented to the case being sent forward for trial, and Judge Patricia Cronin issued an alibi warning. Bail was granted with no Garda objection, and he was granted legal aid. The latest development is that the case will be heard in the Central Criminal Court at the next sitting, and no verdict or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The accused, a young man, is charged with 13 sexual assaults.
When
The alleged offences took place between February 2020 and January 2021.
Where
The case was heard at Longford District Court.
Investigation
A garda gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence on the defendant on the morning of the sitting.
In court
  • The DPP consented to the matter being sent forward for trial at the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court at the Criminal Courts of Justice.
  • Judge Patricia Cronin issued the defendant an alibi warning requiring notice to the prosecution within 14 days if he wished to provide an alibi.
  • There was no Garda objection to bail, and bail was granted.
Other details
The defendant was granted legal aid to cover his solicitor and senior and junior counsel.
Sentence
No verdict or sentence has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused is charged with 13 sexual assaults. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place between February 2020 and January 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence on the defendant. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case will be heard in the Central Criminal Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the matter being sent forward for trial at the next sitting of the Central Criminal Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued the defendant an alibi warning. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThere was no Garda objection to bail, and bail was granted. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was granted legal aid to cover his solicitor and senior and junior counsel. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jan2024
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Young man accused of sexual assault appears before Longford District Court

    Reports the defendant's appearance at Longford District Court, the DPP's consent to send the case for trial, an alibi warning, and the grant of bail and legal aid.

    accused, male