Clare man jailed for anal rape and sexual assault

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A Clare man was sentenced to 18 years, with five suspended, at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 27 July 2015, after pleading guilty to anal rape and sexual assault.

The offences against his partner’s daughter occurred between 2009 and 2012 in County Clare. The court also ordered that he remain on the sex offenders register for life. The parties cannot be identified to protect the victim’s anonymity.