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Man (77) jailed for historic sexual abuse of grand-niece

Summary

A 77‑year‑old man was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for indecent assault and sexual assault on his grand‑niece between 1987 and 1991, when she was aged 10 to 14. The jury found him guilty of three counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault. The victim, now 39, reported the abuse to Gardaí in 2010 and described the impact in a victim impact statement, citing nightmares, depression, panic attacks and a sense of being owned. She also detailed the abuse occurring in her grandparents' house in Dublin. The judge noted the man had no prior convictions and that the sentence would occupy a significant part of his life. The man now lives a lonely, isolated life.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man (77) jailed for historic sexual abuse of grand-niece. Charges or matters: three counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault by a jury last July. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• 1987 and 1991 Incident
• 2016-10-03 Publication

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Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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