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Teen brothers raped girl in 'terrifying' public attack near holiday park
Summary
A 14‑year‑old boy and his 17‑year‑old brother pleaded guilty to raping a 17‑year‑old girl in a public field near a holiday caravan park. The attacks, which included oral, vaginal and anal rape, were carried out in front of about seven other boys. The younger defendant was sentenced to five years detention, while the older received seven and a half years with 18 months suspended. The court noted the victim's young age, the threats of violence, the humiliating public nature of the assaults and the lack of consent. The younger accused was described as "clearly out of control" and lacking empathy, while the older showed some remorse. The victim suffered post‑traumatic stress, dropped out of school and developed anorexia. The case was heard at the Central Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen brothers raped girl in 'terrifying' public attack near holiday park. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-09-20 Publication
Why: The now 19 year old defendant cannot be named because to do so would identify his younger brother, who cannot be identified because he is a juvenile. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice McDermott said he wasn't satisfied that the defendant appreciated the appalling personal damage caused by his actions and he imposed a detention order of five years. He sentenced the older defendant to seven and a half years with 18 months suspended, noted that there was some remorse and regret on his part for his actions.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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