Policeman accused of defiling girl, 13

A 49-year-old policeman was arraigned in court this afternoon and charged with defiling his partner’s 13 year-old daughter last Wednesday. He was also accused of holding her against her will, violent indecent assault and committing a crime he was duty...

A 49-year-old policeman was arraigned in court this afternoon and charged with defiling his partner’s 13 year-old daughter last Wednesday.

He was also accused of holding her against her will, violent indecent assault and committing a crime he was duty bound to prevent.

The policeman denied the charges and was granted bail against a deposit of €1,000 and ordered not to leave his current residence.

(The policeman’s name is not being carried to protect the identity of the alleged victim).

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