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Child tells creche trial she saw accused touch two other girls
Summary
In a sexual assault trial, an eight‑year‑old girl testified that a 29‑year‑old creche care worker touched her privates and the privates of two other girls in the same manner. She said she first reported the incidents to her parents in August 2016, after which the worker stopped touching her and the other girls. The worker is charged with 23 counts of sexual assault against four girls between February 2015 and December 2016. He denies the charges. The child's interview, lasting about an hour, was conducted by Garda specialists who used conversational hooks to steer the child toward the allegations. The trial is proceeding before Judge Elma Sheahan and a jury of twelve. No parties are named to protect the complainants' identities.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Child tells creche trial she saw accused touch two other girls. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 2017 Incident
- August 2016 Incident
- December 2016 Incident
- February 2015 Other
- 2020-03-04 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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