Youth in court on sex assault charge

A Dublin youth has appeared in court accused of engaging in a sexual act with a young girl.

The 17-year-old boy was charged with defilement under Section Two of the Sexual Offences Act 2006. He is accused of anal penetration with his penis of a child under the age of 15, at his home, on a date between January 1, 2010 and July 4, 2011.