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Man raped and abused boy (11) after "working his way" into family home
Summary
A 31‑year‑old man, who has 57 prior convictions but no previous sexual offences, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to eight charges of sexual assault against an 11‑year‑old boy in Cork between July 2011 and March 2012. The victim, now 18, was a child at risk who had previously attempted suicide and was in a care home when he confided in a friend. The man had become a friend of the boy's older brother, supplied the boy with alcohol, cigarettes and clothes, and eventually moved into the family home. Abuse involved mutual masturbation and the boy performing oral sex on the man. The boy reported that the man never threatened or used violence. The man was remanded in custody and sentencing is adjourned to 20 April. The victim's impact statement describes his confusion, vulnerability and gratitude for help received.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man raped and abused boy (11) after "working his way" into family home. Charges or matters: four charges of oral rape and four of sexual assault on dates between July 2011 and March 2012 at the victim's family home in Cork. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 2011 Incident
- March 2012 Incident
- August 2015 Other
- April 20 Adjournment
- October 2016 Incident
- 2018-03-20 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: four charges of oral rape and four of sexual assault on dates between July 2011 and March 2012 at the victim's family home in Cork (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who raped and sexually abused an 11-year-old boy after "working his way" into the child's family home will be sentenced next month.; Mr Justice Michael White remanded the man in continuing custody and adjourned sentencing to April 20, next.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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