Man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 10, in west Dublin 'fit to be tried'

Cloverhill District Court heard that further serious offences are under consideration against the defendant

The accused had the assistance of an Arabic interpreter when he appeared via video link before Judge Alan Mitchell at Cloverhill District Court. File photo

A man accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in west Dublin last month is “fit to be tried” and could face more serious charges, a court has heard.

The accused, aged 26, who cannot be identified due to the nature of the case, faced his fourth hearing on Wednesday morning. He had the assistance of an Arabic interpreter when he appeared via video link before Judge Alan Mitchell at Cloverhill District Court.