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14/02/2020
Man Arrested In Connection With Alleged Sexual Offences In Scouting Ireland
A man, aged in his 70s, has been arrested by garda investigating alleged sexual offences committed by an individual associated with Scouting Ireland.
To date, An Garda Síochána has carried out a lengthy investigation into these matters.
As part of the investigation Gardaí from the Protective Services Unit in Cork city, with the assistance of local Gardaí, carried out four searches at properties in Co Cork and one in Co Kerry. During the searches Gardaí seized documentation, electronic devices and computers.
An Garda Síochána is continuing to liaise with the review group and Tusla in relation to these matters and thanks them for their assistance to date.
Each and every complaint made to An Garda Síochána will be investigated with professionalism and compassion. An Garda Síochána is appealing to any victim(s) who have not yet come forward to make a complaint at their local Garda station or via the confidential historical abuse phone line at 1800 555 222.
The man is currently detained at Togeher Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
(MH/CM)
To date, An Garda Síochána has carried out a lengthy investigation into these matters.
As part of the investigation Gardaí from the Protective Services Unit in Cork city, with the assistance of local Gardaí, carried out four searches at properties in Co Cork and one in Co Kerry. During the searches Gardaí seized documentation, electronic devices and computers.
An Garda Síochána is continuing to liaise with the review group and Tusla in relation to these matters and thanks them for their assistance to date.
Each and every complaint made to An Garda Síochána will be investigated with professionalism and compassion. An Garda Síochána is appealing to any victim(s) who have not yet come forward to make a complaint at their local Garda station or via the confidential historical abuse phone line at 1800 555 222.
The man is currently detained at Togeher Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
(MH/CM)
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