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Toddler suffered severe injures, child sex abuse trial hears
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 23‑month‑old girl was found with a severe genital injury and multiple bruises, likely from non‑accidental trauma. A consultant paediatrician reported the injury was caused by significant trauma, but could not identify the implement or body part used. The child also had a wrist fracture about four weeks old. The accused, a 30‑year‑old man, pleaded not guilty to ten charges, including sexual abuse and reckless endangerment of the girl, and child cruelty against both the girl and her three‑year‑old brother. The brother was examined and found essentially normal, with a few bruises that may have been bite marks. The trial continues before Mr Justice David Keane and a jury.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Toddler suffered severe injures, child sex abuse trial hears. Charges or matters: 10 charges involving sexual abuse and reckless endangerment of the little girl, as well as child cruelty to her and her brother on dates between February and April 2018. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 2018 Incident
- April 5, 2018 Incident
- 2023-06-27 Publication
Why: Dr Curtis said the boy's mother and accused man told her that two of the bites were from his little sister and the third was by the accused man as part of a "parenting lesson" because he had also been biting his sister. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: 10 charges involving sexual abuse and reckless endangerment of the little girl, as well as child cruelty to her and her brother on dates between February and April 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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