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Jail for man who sexually assaulted girl (14) at sleepover

Summary

Craig Lynham, aged 23, was sentenced to 16 months in prison by the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for four counts of sexual assault committed against a 14‑year‑old girl during a sleepover in February 2020. The victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, was present at a gathering where Lynham, then 19, sat beside her on the sofa while they watched television. Over the course of the night, he inappropriately touched her on four separate occasions, causing her to freeze and not move. She reported the incident to her boyfriend the following day, who informed her father, leading to a complaint to the Gardaí. Lynham has 11 prior convictions, including possession of stolen property and drug offences, and is already serving a sentence for another matter. He has expressed remorse and accepted the jury's verdict. Craig Lynham was found guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jail for man who sexually assaulted girl (14) at sleepover. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• February 17, 2020 Incident
• 2023-07-31 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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