12-year-old boy concludes evidence in alleged rape trial

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A 12-year-old boy concluded his evidence in an alleged rape and sexual abuse trial at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 26 April 2016. The alleged abuse is said to have occurred in the family home in Waterford. His parents deny charges including sexual exploitation, child cruelty, sexual assault and anal rape. The jury heard that a teacher had raised concerns about the boy’s behaviour and that he was taken into care in 2011. The trial continued before Mr Justice Robert Eagar and a jury.