Laura Hegarty, Paddy McCourt’s wife, has not issued a statement in response to the sexual assault accusation on her husband. Continue reading the article to learn more about the couple.
Paddy McCourt was arrested on Sunday following the complaint about the night out on Sunday.
There is a rumor that he allegedly assaulted and raped a local woman in her twenties who was unaware of his celebrity status.
Paddy Mccourt Is Married To His Wife Laura Hegarty
Paddy McCourt is married to his wife Laura Hegarty, a Derry girl for over a decade now. They exchanged their vows in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Steelstown and in the presence of fellow football stars and some guests.
They were joined at the ceremony by their four-year-old daughter Cora, and the son Luke, Cora was the prettiest flower-girl in the wedding.
Niall McGinn, a Celtic and Northern Ireland teammate, was among the guests, as was Derry City manager Stephen Kenny.
Following their wedding, the reception was held at Donegal’s Solis Lough Eske Castle hotel. In 2016, June the Irish footballer revealed that she was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Because of this, he told his manager to cancel his European Championships. “When something like this happens, your only thought is for your family,” he told the Times. My entire attention has been on Laura and the kids.”
McCourt stated that he left League Two side Luton Town by mutual consent in order to return to Derry. After his wife had a seizure at Gatwick airport on their way back from a vacation abroad.
However, the tumor was benign and after the operation on June 9, Laura was clear of all tumor cells. She is in a good health and taking care of her family.
Was Irish Footballer, Paddy McCourt Arrested Over Rape Charges?
Yes, Irish footballer, Paddyd McCourt was arrested on Sunday over the rape charges. The investigation is going on and he is scheduled to appear in Londonderry Magistrates Court on February 23rd.
Police have taken CCTV from the pub for examination. “All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service, as is standard procedure.”
On Saturday night, he was in the same bar in Derry when an alleged incident occurred.
He did not respond to the Irish Sun’s approach. The often-dazzling player has represented a number of clubs in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
It is a sexual assault offense in Northern Ireland for someone to intentionally touch another person sexually without a reasonable belief that they consented.
And touching can be physical contact, whether with a part of the body or anything else or through clothing as per the Department of Health, Social Services.
If he is proven guilty of sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without their consent, he will be imprisoned for is ten years.
And according to Irish law, punishment for assault by penetration, or rape, without consent is life imprisonment.
Where Is Paddy McCourt Now?
Paddy McCourt is currently in his hometown, Derry serving the position of head of youth structures at Derry City F.C. In order to serve his city he took retirement from playing at the end of the 2018 season.
McCourt promised to leave on a high note, and he did so by assisting Harps to re-enter the Premier League for the 2019 season.
However, Derry Pele is currently being held for the accusation of sexual assault and rape. His fans and followers are concerned about the rumor and are desperately waiting for the hearing on February 23.