Rape trial halted due to weather

The Westmeath rape trial at the Central Criminal Court has been adjourned until tomorrow due to the bad weather, as some witnesses…

The Westmeath rape trial at the Central Criminal Court has been adjourned until tomorrow due to the bad weather, as some witnesses and a juror were unable to get to court yesterday.

A 56-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of rape and indecent assault on a now 72-year-old woman on dates from 1983 to 1994.

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