Man accused of rape and indecent assault in Laois

A book of evidence was served on a man who is accused of rape and sexual assault in Laois.

The man (56), who has an Offaly address and cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of four counts of rape and two counts of indecently assaulting a woman in Laois on dates between September 1, 1987 and September 1, 1988.

He appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court where Garda Lisa Murray said she had served the book of evidence on the accused.

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Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes said the matter should be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court.

Judge Andrew Cody issued an alibi warning and sent the case forward. There was no application for legal aid.