75-year-old man jailed for attempted rape and sexual assault

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A 75-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years, six suspended, for attempted rape and sexual assault at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 15 January 2016.

The man pleaded guilty to offences against his niece, including attempted rape and sexual assault in Cork and Limerick.

Mr Justice Tony Hunt suspended the final six years on conditions including no contact with the victim in perpetuity.

The man cannot be named to protect the victim’s anonymity.