ALAN BAIRD FROM BALLYCREGAGH FACES SERIOUS SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGES NEAR CLOUGHMILLS

Alan Baird, a 41-year-old resident of Ballycregagh, has been formally charged with multiple grave offenses related to the sexual assault of a young girl. The allegations against him are severe and have garnered significant attention from local authorities and the community alike.

In a recent court hearing, Baird was denied bail due to the disturbing circumstances surrounding the case. The victim, a young girl, was found in a distressed state last September, partially undressed, crying, and screaming, which contributed to the court’s decision to keep Baird in custody. The seriousness of the charges was underscored by the court’s assessment of the case, which includes accusations of indecent assault on a female child, aggravated assault, and assault with intent to rape.

The allegations detail a harrowing incident where Baird allegedly pushed the young girl into a wooded area near Ballycregagh, where he then inappropriately touched her and committed a sexual assault. Baird has denied the accusations, claiming that he was with a friend throughout the day and was not involved in any wrongdoing. Despite his denial, the court considered the evidence and the circumstances to be extremely serious.

Authorities expressed particular concern about the potential for interference with witnesses if Baird were to be released. The proximity of Ballycregagh to the victim’s home in Cloughmills was also a factor in the decision, as the court deemed the case to be of the utmost gravity. The close geographical relationship between the locations underscores the risks involved and the importance of ensuring the victim’s safety.

As the legal proceedings continue, the community remains shaken by the allegations, and the case highlights the ongoing issues surrounding child safety and the importance of swift judicial action in such serious matters.