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11.5 years for man who brutally raped stepdaughter

Summary

A 41‑year‑old man was sentenced to 11½ years' imprisonment for raping his 12‑year‑old stepdaughter on four occasions in 2014. The abuse occurred in the family home in the south‑east of the country, with the victim being in her bed on three occasions and on the floor of a sibling's room on one occasion. After the second incident she told her mother, but the stepfather continued to assault her, including on Christmas Eve. He put his hand over her mouth, bit her breasts and pulled her hair, leaving clumps on her pillow. A jury found him guilty of three counts of rape, two counts of anal rape and one count of sexual assault. He denies the abuse and intends to appeal. The sentence was reduced from an initial headline of 13½ years to 11½ years, backdated to his March 2024 arrest. The court noted the victim's vulnerability and the brutality of the offences.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 11.5 years for man who brutally raped stepdaughter. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• December 2014 Incident
• Christmas Eve Incident
• 2024-06-14 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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