Man accused of sexual assault in Laois
Published 28th Jul 2024, 20:33 GMT
The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court
A man appeared in court accused of sexual assault on a female in Laois.
The man (48), who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of two counts of sexual assault on a female in Laois on August 11, 2021.
A sitting of Portlaoise District Court was told the man made no reply when charged with the two offences. The DPP has directed that the case proceed on indictment in the circuit court.
Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on September 9 for the service of a book of evidence.
The defendant was remanded on bail subject to conditions which included the surrendering of his passport and that he have no contact with the alleged injured party either directly or indirectly.