Solicitor for man accused of sexually assaulting a woman and indecent behaviour in a Co Armagh bank, can't get through to him at London immigration centre, Craigavon court hears

The solicitor for a man, accused of sexually assaulting a woman and indecent behaviour at a bank in Portadown, can’t get through to his client at the immigration centre where he is currently detained.

Carlos Auberto Loureiro, aged 49, of Charles Street, Portadown, appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court on Friday charged with sexually assaulting a woman, indecent behaviour at the Ulster Bank in Portadown and criminal damage to a chair belonging to the bank on March 26 this year.

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Loureiro’s solicitor Mr Philip Reid told the court his client is currently in an immigration centre in Colnbrook. He said there are difficulties in contacting him.

“They do have access to a mobile phone but quite often it’s not on or the phone service in those immigration centres is pretty bad.”

He said he attempted to get in contact with him but was unable to get through and asked for more time to consult with his client.

The case was adjourned until December 5.

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