Teen Patient Alleges Sexual Assault by Healthcare Worker | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

A 17-year-old patient testified in court that a 50-something healthcare assistant sexually assaulted her during a routine wash at a medical facility, undressing her, washing her private areas, and allegedly leaving her without underwear — all while making romantic advances and later leaving his number on her phone. The teen, treated for depression, initially hesitated but agreed to the wash, only to feel increasingly violated. Another patient corroborated the assistant’s creepy behavior, and the teen’s mother reported the incident the same day. The accused pleads not guilty to two counts of…