Army officer appears before court-martial on charges including sexual assault of female soldiers

The court-martial heard the incident occurred at McKee Barracks while the two alleged victims, who are senior non-commissioned officers, were on duty

The soldier is also charged with offences under the Defence Act 1954 relating to drunkenness and conduct contrary to good order and discipline. File picture

An army officer has appeared before a court martial on a series of charges including sexual assault arising out of an incident involving two female soldiers at a military barracks in Dublin two years ago.

The accused, who cannot be identified as a result of reporting restrictions imposed by military judge Colonel Michael Campion has yet to indicate a plea to the various charges arising out events at McKee Barracks, off Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin, on June 25, 2020.