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Teen who raped young girls in front of each other is handed detention sentence
Summary
A 17‑year‑old Louth boy pleaded guilty to four counts of anal rape, one count of rape, two counts of sexual exploitation and one count of sexual assault against his young niece and cousin, aged nine to ten, between November 2019 and March 2020. The offences occurred in the boy's home, a place considered a "safe space" by the children and their parents. At the Central Criminal Court, Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring described the acts as a "breach of trust" and noted the lack of a risk assessment regarding the boy's future offending. She imposed a three‑year detention sentence, ordered 18 months of post‑release supervision by Probation Services, and prohibited any contact with the victims. The court also considered the boy's guilty plea, prior good character, expressions of remorse and engagement with services as mitigating factors. The boy will remain in Oberstown until he completes his exams before being moved to an adult prison.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen who raped young girls in front of each other is handed detention sentence. Charges or matters: four counts of anal rape, one count of rape, two counts of sexual exploitation and one count of sexual assault of the two girls at his home address on dates between November 2019 and March 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 2019 Incident
- March 2020 Incident
- April 2020 Other
- November 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-12-21 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: four counts of anal rape, one count of rape, two counts of sexual exploitation and one count of sexual assault of the two girls at his home address on dates between November 2019 and March 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Setting a headline sentence of four and half years' detention, Ms Justice Ring indicated she would impose a sentence of nine years on an adult for this offending.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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