Elderly Limerick man accused of rape and sexual assault of a teenager 50 years ago

The complainant was aged between 13 and 16 years at the time of the alleged abuse. The accused is 10 years her senior and denies all charges

The 75-year-old man has been charged with 40 counts of indecent assault and one charge of rape between 1972 and 1973 at two addresses in Limerick. Picture: Dan Linehan

An elderly Limerick father of three has gone on trial for the alleged rape and indecent assault of a teenager more than 50 years ago.

The 75-year-old man has been charged with 40 counts of indecent assault and one charge of rape between 1972 and 1973 at two addresses in Limerick.