Couple charged with rape and sexual exploitation of son, 3, in Cork

The woman was given bail, but her husband was remanded in custody for a week

In another case against the same defendant there are charges of having heroin and possession for sale or supply. File photo

A 52-year-old man who was arrested and charged with raping his own son when he was aged three to four years old has been refused bail. The child’s 44-year-old mother was released on bail on other related charges.

Some of the details in the charges contain disturbing allegations.