Waterford man denies sexual abuse charges at trial

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A Waterford man denies sexual exploitation, child cruelty, anal rape and sexual assault charges at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 22 April 2016. The charges relate to alleged abuse in Waterford between 2007 and 2011. The trial continued as evidence was heard from the child, while the man’s co-accused partner also denied charges. The proceedings remained ongoing before Justice Robert Eagar and a jury.