Man Charged with Four Offences Linked to Armagh GAA Miami Trip

A man arrested on suspicion of sex offences linked to an Armagh GAA trip to Miami has been charged with four offences.

PSNI Statement
In a brief statement issued by the PSNI on Monday evening, they said the 30-year-old is due in court next month.

Solicitor's Response
In a separate statement, the man’s solicitor said he “maintains his innocence and has instructed me to contest the charges”.

Charges
The PSNI statement said: “A 30-year-old man was arrested on 10th December 2024 on suspicion of a number of sexual-related offences alleged to have taken place in the United States of America in November 2024. He was later released on bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out. He has been charged today with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent. He is due to appear at Armagh Magistrates’ Court on 6th May. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service and police will not be commenting further as criminal justice proceedings progress.

Solicitor's Statement
Earlier on Monday, solicitor Patrick Higgins of law firm Donnelly and Wall issued a statement reacting to news of the charges. He said: “I am shocked by the decision of the PSNI to charge my client in relation to an incident that occurred outside the jurisdiction last year.” Mr Higgins said his client “co-operated fully with the PSNI in the initial stages of the investigation”.