Midlands man charged with rape of elderly woman
Rape alleged at woman's Longford home
A man is in custody after being charged with three counts of rape on an elderly woman in Longford.
The man, who is aged in his 30s, appeared at a sitting of Mullingar District Court on Thursday, March 13, charged with one count of rape under section 48 of the Offences Against a Person Act 1861, and two counts of rape under section 4 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990.
It is alleged that the rape occurred on February 25, 2025, at the home of the victim. The accused is unemployed and currently on social welfare.
Garda Inspector Paddy McGirl told the court that the State would be objecting to bail. Frank Gearty, for the defence, indicated there would be no application for bail at this time.
Judge Brennan remanded the accused in custody to Longford District Court on March 18, to appear via video link for formal DPP directions and directions on a venue for the case.
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Due to the nature of the charges, Judge John Brennan ordered reporting restrictions to protect the identity of the injured party following an application from the State.