Doctor charged with sexually assaulting female patient appears before court in Cork

Judge Mary Dorgan adjourned the case until December 1 for preparation of a book of evidence

The complainant alleged the doctor sexually assaulted her by placing a stethoscope on her breast inside her clothing and carrying out an unnecessary breast examination.

A doctor has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman at his practice and appeared today before Cork District Court.

Detective Sergeant Ailish Murphy said the Director of Public Prosecutions gave directions that the case against the accused could proceed at Cork District Court but only on a plea of guilty.