Accused found insane in landmark ruling

A young Corkman facing trial on multiple counts of sexually assaulting children was found by a jury to be insane and sent to the Central Mental Hospital today.

Accused found insane in landmark ruling

A young Corkman facing trial on multiple counts of sexually assaulting children was found by a jury to be insane and sent to the Central Mental Hospital today.

In accordance with the provisions of a piece of law dating back over 200 years the man, who has not been convicted on any of the charges, will be incarcerated at the hospital in Dundrum for as long as the Government sees fit.

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