Man accused of pulling head of female cabin crew member down to his groin to face trial in higher court

It is alleged that the man 'grabbed her and pulled her head down toward his groin to the point where it was touching it'

Judge Corcoran held that it was too serious to retain jurisdiction and that the case should be transferred to the circuit court, which can impose lengthier sentences. File photo

An airline passenger accused of sexually assaulting a female cabin crew member and pulling her head to his groin during a Portugal to Dublin flight is to face a circuit court trial.

The man, in his 20s, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Dublin District Court.