Maghera man allegedly attempted to lure schoolgirls into ‘threesome’, court told
A Maghera man allegedly tried to lure two schoolgirls into having sex with him and threatened they would be killed if anyone was informed, the High Court heard on Monday (February 9).
Kevin Duggan, 31, is also accused of holding the teenage victims in his home. Details emerged as a judge refused his application for bail to live across the border in Co Donegal.
Duggan, of Largantogher Park , denies charges of false imprisonment, attempting to incite sexual activity with children, threats to kill, non-consensual touching and offering to supply Class A drugs.
The alleged offences were committed between December 28 last year and January 1. Police were alerted last month to claims that a man was trying to give drugs to children in Maghera, the court heard.
A 16-year-old girl claimed Duggan had offered her cocaine and then behaved strangely towards her and a friend while they were at his home.
Prosecutors contended he made a number of sexualised remarks to the girls, telling them they were beautiful and he fancied them.
During one incident on New Year’s Eve he tried to put his arms around the two girls and suggested taking part in different sexual acts which they refused, it was claimed.
Crown counsel Mark O’Connor said: “He asked them if they would engage in a threesome with him.”
At one stage Duggan kissed one of the girls, slapped her on the bottom and attempted to lift her over his shoulder before the other teenager intervened, it was alleged.
“They repeatedly told him they wanted to leave his house, he refused to let them leave by blocking their path,” Mr O’Connor submitted.
“He also showed (one of them) a machete that was under a bed and showed (the other) a handmade weapon consisting of sharpened wood. He advised the girls he would kill them if they told anybody what he had done.”
Court heard the two girls eventually managed to get out while the defendant was distracted.
Duggan was subsequently arrested but rejected the allegations made against him. A defence barrister confirmed: “He entirely denies these offences.”
His bid to be released was opposed due to concerns about him returning for any trial and the ability to safeguard any other children.
Madam Justice McBride decided the proposed Co Donegal address was not suitable.