Man accused of sexually assaulting three women at Louth hospital to stand trial in circuit court
The Drogheda IndependentA 51-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting three women at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda has been returned for trial to the circuit court.
The defendant appeared in custody at the district court on Monday having been the subject of a European Arrest Warrant.
He is charged with sexually assaulting one woman on March 5, 2022 and with sexually assaulting two other females on the following day.
A book of evidence was served on the accused who had the assistance of an interpreter.
During an in camera hearing Judge Nicola Andrews gave the alibi warning and made a Section 56 disclosure order before remanding the man in custody to Dundalk Circuit Court on October 7.
Legal aid was granted for a solicitor, barrister and senior counsel.