Man accused of sexually assaulting another man in Cork over four years ago

A book of evidence was served today on a 33-year-old man on a single charge of sexually assaulting another man in Cork over four years ago.

The charge brought by Detective Garda Eimear Brennan states that on July 31 2021 at an address in Cork city he did sexually assault a named male.

On the application of Sergeant John Kelleher, Judge John King sent the case forward from Cork District Court to the next sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court commencing on October 28.

Judge King first gave the defendant the alibi notice whereby the state must be informed of any witnesses who may be called if such a defence is going to be used.

There is a prohibition on identifying any of the parties to the case because of the nature of the charge.

The defendant was remanded on continuing bail on conditions that include having no contact, direct or indirect, with the complainant or any witnesses in the case and providing gardaí with a phone number at which he is contactable at all times.

No details were given at Cork District Court of any of the allegations in this case which gave rise to the sexual assault charge being brought against the defendant.

The accused was represented by solicitor Dennis Healy and free legal aid was extended for a barrister to represent the accused at the circuit court