Man accused of rough handling toddler at Wicklow creche has case adjourned
The Wicklow PeopleA man accused of injuring a toddler at a Wicklow creche has had his case further adjourned for psychological report.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before a sitting of Wicklow Circuit Criminal Court charged with one count of cruelty to children.
Back in March 2026, the court heard the alleged facts before District Court Judge David Kennedy, who refused jurisdiction.
It is alleged that, in 2025, gardaí received reports of staff misconduct at a creche in Wicklow.
The father of a child at the creche noticed his toddler was unable to move his right arm before reporting the incident to the creche.
CCTV footage was reviewed and it is alleged that, during “nap time”, the defendant was seen picking up the child “roughly”, causing the toddler to sustain a dislocated elbow.
Barrister for the defendant informed the court that his client is currently awaiting a psychological report before a plea can be entered.
Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin adjourned the matter until October 6.