Special needs school principal rape trial begins

Former special school principal goes on trial for alleged rape of pupil

Barrister says defendant faces “allegations in this trial which are of a very serious nature”

Special needs school principal rape trial begins

Dr Michael Dobbins faces 10 charges including rape and sexual assault of a female pupil.

Michael Dobbins: Ex-principal on trial over charges of sexual abuse at Ardnashee Special Education School in Londonderry

A 54 year old man has gone on trial at the Crown Court in Coleraine charged with sexually abusing a pupil at a special needs school in Londonderry.

Principal of a special needs school in Derry goes on trial charged with 10 sexual offences

The principal of a Special Needs School has gone on trial at Derry Crown Court on a series of rape and sexual assault charges against a female. Michael Dobbins (54) of Greenhaw Road in Derry faces a total of 10 charges including 6 charges of rape on dates between January 1 2013 and February 23 2015.