Man returned for trial on two child rape charges to Derry Crown Court
A man has been returned for trial to Derry Crown Court on two child rape charges.
The man, who cannot be named to protect the alleged victim’s identity, appeared at a Preliminary Enquiry at Derry Magistrate's Court on Monday.
He is charged with two counts of the rape of a child under 13-years-old on a date unknown between June 1, 2024 and June 5, 2025.
It was accepted that there was a case to answer. There were no contrary submissions.
The man said he did not want to call any witnesses or make any statement at this stage.
He was returned for trial on October 5.