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Man (61) in Northern Ireland charged over historical sex offences

A 57-year-old woman is also charged with aiding and abetting offences

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The man and woman will appear at Newry Magistrate's Court on April 24th. Photograph: EPA/Paul McErlane
Fri Mar 29 2024 - 10:06

A man in Northern Ireland has been charged with historical sex offences, police have said.

The 61-year-old man, and a 57-year-old woman who is charged with aiding and abetting additional offences, are to appear in court next month.

A PSNI spokesman said: “Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland arrested and charged a 61-year-old man for non-recent sexual offences. A 57-year-old woman was also arrested and charged at the time for aiding and abetting additional offences.

“Both are due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on April 24th.”

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As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. –PA