29-year-old man jailed for rape at Central Criminal Court

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A 29-year-old man who cannot be named was jailed for rape at the Central Criminal Court on 15 November 2024, receiving seven years with the final three-and-a-half years suspended.

The rape occurred at the woman’s home on 7 November 2018. The man was convicted by a jury for a second time after his earlier conviction was overturned and a retrial ordered.

The judge took account of time already spent in custody and imposed conditions including treatment assessments and compliance with probation recommendations.