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Jail for man who defiled teenager

Summary

Ciaran McIntyre, 24, was sentenced to two‑and‑a‑half years' imprisonment for defiling a 15‑year‑old girl he met on Snapchat. He invited her to a party, then drove her to a caravan where he forced her to sit on his bed, removed her clothing and performed anal penetration. The victim refused to engage in oral sex earlier in a car‑park. McIntyre denied meeting her but admitted Snapchat contact; his DNA was found on her t‑shirt. He pleaded guilty, and the court noted his lack of insight into the offence, the exploitative nature of the act, the age gap, and the victim's voluntary presence. Mitigating factors included the guilty plea, his youth, good character, and a letter of remorse. He was ordered to undergo 18 months of post‑release supervision. The sentencing took place in the Central Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for man who defiled teenager. Charges or matters: defilement of a child under the age of 15 at his address on February 23, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence

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• February 23, 2017 Incident
• 2021-03-02 Publication

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