Man gets 18 months for sex assault on girl, 11, at Trabolgan amusement arcade

When questioned, accused told gardaí that his actions were 'big time inappropriate'. He said he knew she was a child but thought she was 15 or 16

The victim was visiting the area on holidays at the time of the assault. Picture: Denis Minihane

An 11-year-old girl visiting Trabolgan in East Cork was sexually assaulted by a 38-year-old man at an amusement arcade.

Detective Garda Rachel McGrath, who investigated the case, said the child was with her friends at a photo-booth in the arcade when she was encouraged to play a plunge machine game by the man. He rubbed her buttocks outside her clothing during the incident.