Violent teen ‘will harm girl he defiled’ if bailed

If a violent Ennis teenager is released from custody, he will attempt to physically harm the girl he defiled, a garda has told a court.

At Ennis Circuit Court, Sgt John Casey said he has “grave concerns” that the 19-year-old male “poses a personal risk to the safety of the injured party”.

The teenager has pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual intercourse with the girl on three separate occasions.