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Girl under 2 had injuries so traumatic they were potentially fatal, sex abuse trial hears

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 29‑year‑old man pleaded not guilty to ten charges of sexual assault, reckless endangerment and child cruelty involving a girl just under two and a boy just under three, dated March–April 2018. The prosecution argued that the girl was taken to hospital after Gardaí and social workers observed bruising and facial injuries. Doctors found severe genital trauma, describing it as "potentially fatal" if untreated, and a wrist fracture. The boy was later examined and found with bruising. Evidence included CCTV from a Dublin shopping centre, security footage, and interviews with the children. The accused denied all allegations, including penetrating the girl's vagina, failing to seek medical care, assaulting the boy's genitals, and biting the girl's genital area. The trial remains ongoing before Mr Justice David Keane.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Girl under 2 had injuries so traumatic they were potentially fatal, sex abuse trial hears. Charges or matters: ten charges involving sexual assault, reckless endangerment and child cruelty on dates between March 2018 and April 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 2018 Incident
• April 2018 Incident
• November 2017 Other
• 2023-06-21 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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