Former scout leader arrested over abuse allegations File to be sent to DPP over alleged abuse by former scout leader in 1970s and 80s
Mon, Mar 8, 2021, 17:54
A former scout leader has been arrested in relation to alleged child sexual abuse in the 1970s and 1980s, with a file to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The man, who is now in his 70s, was arrested on Saturday morning by investigating gardaí. He was released without charge on Sunday, with a file to be prepared for the DPP, who will decide on whether to pursue a criminal case.