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Teen who raped half-sister (8) ordered to reside away from parents
Summary
A 16‑year‑old boy was sentenced by Mr Justice Michael White at the Central Criminal Court to a five‑year detention that was fully suspended for five years, provided he follows Probation Service directions, keeps the peace and behaves well. The court also ordered that he live away from his parents for a period recommended by NIAP, an inter‑agency project dealing with adolescents who sexually abuse, and that this condition remain in force when he turns 18. He must also participate in a treatment programme to educate him on the consequences of his offending behaviour. The boy pleaded guilty to five counts of oral rape and 44 counts of sexual assault against his eight‑year‑old half‑sister, committed between September 2016 and January 2017. The abuse was discovered when the boy's mother found him inappropriately touching his sister's genitals in January 2017.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen who raped half-sister (8) ordered to reside away from parents. Charges or matters: five counts of oral rape and 44 counts of sexual assault, carried out between September 2016 and January 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 2016 Incident
- January 2017 Incident
- 2019-04-01 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: five counts of oral rape and 44 counts of sexual assault, carried out between September 2016 and January 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: By Brion Hoban & Jessica Magee A teenage boy who raped and sexually abused his eight-year-old half-sister has been ordered to reside away from his parents as part of a suspended sentence. Mr Justice Michael White sentenced the teenager to five year's detention, but suspended the entirety of the sentence for a period of five years on condition that he follow the directions of the Probation Service and keep the peace and be of good behaviour for five years.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- The Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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