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'Monster': woman (39) raped after being locked in room for week by uncle
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, a 39‑year‑old woman testified that her uncle, aged 58, raped and imprisoned her for a week after violently assaulting her, leaving her unable to walk. She described being locked in a room, forced to use paper cups for toileting while the uncle repeatedly sexually assaulted her, including inserting fingers during urination about six or seven times a day from 2 February. He also set fire to the bed and curtains, switched off electricity, and threatened to kill or cause serious harm. The court heard the uncle had pleaded guilty to four assault counts and was found guilty of 14 counts, including rape, false imprisonment, 11 sexual assault counts and one threat count. The case was adjourned to 26 April for sentencing. The woman, who sustained bruises and a tooth injury, said she would never forgive him and that her life had been destroyed by his actions.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Monster': woman (39) raped after being locked in room for week by uncle. Charges or matters: four counts of assault causing harm. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- February 2022 Adjournment
- April 26 Adjournment
- January 28, 2022 Incident
- February 2 Incident
- February 8 Incident
- 2024-04-15 Publication
Why: She also suffered damage to a tooth, with the court hearing the defendant concocted a story that this was because she fell from a scooter. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: four counts of assault causing harm (Proven)
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; After hearing facts today, Ms Justice Siobhan Lankford adjourned the case to April 26 when she will finalise the sentence.; After hearing facts today, Ms Justice Siobhan Lankford adjourned the case to April 26 when she will finalise the sentence.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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