12-year-old boy gives evidence in sexual abuse trial

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A 12-year-old boy gave evidence about alleged sexual abuse by his parents at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 18 April 2016. The alleged abuse occurred in the family home in Waterford, while the boy also described alleged sexual abuse involving another child during foster care.

His parents deny charges including sexual exploitation, child cruelty and sexual assault-related offences. The trial continued before Mr Justice Robert Eagar and a jury.