Man admits he assaulted girl

A 67-year-old man, alleged to have grabbed an 11-year-old schoolgirl on the street and indecently fondled her, had a charge of…

A 67-year-old man, alleged to have grabbed an 11-year-old schoolgirl on the street and indecently fondled her, had a charge of sexual assault adjourned at Carrickmacross District Court yesterday. The accused, who pleaded guilty, said in a statement that he had drink taken at the time. Judge Flann Brennan adjourned the case to November 11th for welfare reports.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter