Court heard girl was sexually assaulted during visits with father

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The Central Criminal Court heard that a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a family friend during court-ordered access visits with her father. She also consumed alcohol and drugs during the visits.

Child neglect charges were based on the girl’s father and aunt exposing her to illicit drugs and alcohol. The proceedings were reported on 19 December 2025.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.