Dublin father’s child cruelty trial continued at Circuit Court

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The unnamed Dublin father pleaded not guilty to child cruelty and assault causing serious harm at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 18 October 2021.

The charges concerned his daughter, who was nine at the time, and alleged events at the family home between 28 June and 2 July 2019. His wife also pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the parents cannot be named to protect their child’s identity.

On the tenth day of the trial, a detective sergeant gave evidence about the father’s arrest and the jury received transcripts of his interviews with gardaí. The trial was continuing before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.