Man accused of groping two passengers on train
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A MAN who allegedly sexually assaulted both a man and a woman on the Carlow-Athy train will have to return to court at the end of March, to find out how his case is to progress.
“Really! It’s so wrong!” commented Judge Desmond Zaidan after hearing an outline of the case in Athy District Court, where the man’s case was getting a preliminary airing.
Garda Emma Carroll told the court that “on 3 November 2023, on a train journey between Carlow and Athy, he engaged in some inappropriate touching”.
“He rubbed his hand along his thigh, and touched her breast,” she clarified.
“The male reported it at the next stop, and he was arrested that night,” she said.
“He says he does not remember,” said Garda Carroll.
Because a translator in the man’s native language could not make it to court this week, Judge Zaidan said: “I will extend translator services to assist, if you can have the two victims here on the next day.” He then remanded the man on continuing bail until the 25 March sitting of the court.
Reporting restrictions were imposed in the case, meaning that the defendant cannot be identified at this stage.
