Munster uncle denies rape and sexual assault charges at trial

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The unnamed uncle pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges at the Central Criminal Court, with allegations put to him on 16 July 2021. The charges concern alleged offences at locations in Munster between 18 August 2014 and 28 April 2016.

During cross-examination, he denied taking advantage of the children and rejected the allegations. He told the jury: “I witnessed nothing and I did nothing.”

A count of sexual exploitation relating to the eldest boy was withdrawn on 15 July 2021. Reporting restrictions protect the children’s identities.