42-year-old man on trial for rape and assault

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A 42-year-old man is on trial for rape, assault and threats at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 17 June 2016.

The offences are alleged to have occurred between May and August 2014, while his marriage was ending.

He denies seven charges but has pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife with a hammer on 7 August 2014.

The woman told the court she maintained contact to facilitate access to their child despite a barring order.

The trial was continuing, with her cross-examination due to resume the following Monday.