Book of evidence served on West Cork man accused of sexually assaulting seven boys

The court had heard that 'most of the families also had young girls, and the mothers stated that (the accused) never showed any interest in interacting with them'

Judge Liz Healy sent the case forward for trial by jury at the sessions of Cork Circuit Criminal Court commencing on February 9. File picture: Larry Cummins

A book of evidence was served on Tuesday on a 45-year-old man from West Cork accused of sexually assaulting seven boys in a case where it is alleged that he befriended families and brought young boys swimming, on cinema visits and to fast food restaurants.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis confirmed that a book of evidence was served on solicitor Frank Buttimer on behalf of the accused man who appeared at Cork District Court by video link from prison. The defendant cannot be named for legal reasons.