Lurgan man (39) facing number of sex charges including six of gross indecency towards a child

The case against a 39-year-old Lurgan man, who appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court on Friday to face a number of sex offence charges, is “at an early enough stage” his lawyer revealed.
By Craigavon Court Reporter
Published 25th Mar 2024, 17:23 BST
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Patrick Lavery, aged 39, from Ballynamoney Road, Lurgan, appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court charged with six counts of gross indecency with or towards a child, one count of attempted rape on unknown dates between February 3, 2000 and February 1, 2003 and five counts of indecent assault on a female between November 9, 2000 and August 3, 2009.

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No details of the case were shared to the court on Friday however Lavery faces a total of 12 charges.

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Lavery’s barrister Mr Connor Lunny said the case is at an “early enough stage”.

A Prosecutor said there is an application to adjourn the case for six weeks to set a date for a Preliminary Enquiry.

District Judge Francis Rafferty adjourned the case until May 3, this year.