Man accused in Cork court of raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter

A Garda told the court they believe the accused is "a danger to the lives of those in the community"

The Central Criminal Court will set a date for the trial. Picture: iStock

Gardaí objected to bail being granted to a 31-year-old man accused of raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter and carrying out acts of cruelty towards her.

Detective Garda Sheena Dowling served a book of evidence on the defendant at Cork District Court and objected to bail being granted to him.