A 27-year-old Somali was granted bail against a personal guarantee of €5,500 after he pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl.

Jama Ahmed Ali, from Paola, was charged with committing the crime following the Isle of MTV concert on Wednesday evening.

He allegedly groped the girl’s breasts and buttocks in front of a group of her friends.

Mr Ahmed Ali also pleaded not guilty to defiling the girl, holding her against her will and offending public morals.

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