Judge orders 'fitness to be tried' report as man accused of child sex attack defers bail bid

Judge Mitchell noted there was a 'heightened' level of security specifically for this case, and it was expected to continue

The alleged assault was reported in the area of the Citywest Hotel complex. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

A 26-year-old man charged with the sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in west Dublin has deferred applying for bail, and a judge has ordered a "fitness to be tried" report.

The accused, who cannot be identified due to the nature of the charge, faced his second hearing on Wednesday morning when he appeared before Judge Alan Mitchell at Cloverhill District Court.