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Man jailed for sexually assaulting six-year-old when he was teen
Summary
A 24‑year‑old man was sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment for sexually assaulting a six‑year‑old neighbour when he was 15. The offence occurred on 14 October 2014 at the victim's home in the east of Ireland. The girl, who was a frequent visitor, reported bleeding and cuts on her private area after falling from a bed. She identified the boy as the one who touched her. The boy was asked to leave the house and an exchange took place on the doorstep. The court heard that the boy had no prior convictions, had cooperated with Gardaí, and had not been involved with the police since. The judge noted the victim's psychological impact and the boy's continued denial of guilt, and imposed the sentence without suspension. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The unnamed 24-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man jailed for sexually assaulting six-year-old when he was teen. Charges or matters: sexual assault of the child in the victim's home in the east of the country on October 14, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- October 14, 2014 Incident
- 2023-04-24 Publication
Why: The statement finished by saying: "It has taken over eight years, but I am glad I did it because I don't want other girls to be hurt". CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: sexual assault of the child in the victim's home in the east of the country on October 14, 2014 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; By Claire Henry and Sonya McLean A man who was 15 years old when he sexual assaulted his six-year-old neighbour has been jailed for 16 months. The judge imposed a sentence of 16 months after noting that the man "continues to maintain his innocence", she said she didn't see "any evidential basis for suspending the sentence as he has not gained insight into his offending".
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Crumlin
- Crumlin Hospital
- mother presented to the garda station
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