Father pleads guilty to assault

A Co Longford father has again pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to 14 charges involving rape and sexual assault on…

A Co Longford father has again pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to 14 charges involving rape and sexual assault on his son, daughter and stepdaughter. The 42-year-old has admitted 14 sample charges of unlawful carnal knowledge, attempted buggery and sexual assault on dates from 1988 to 1996.

He was remanded for sentence on July 28th.

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