Cork man jailed for rape at Central Criminal Court

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A Cork man was sentenced for rape to eight-and-a-half years at the Central Criminal Court on 29 July 2019, with the final 12 months suspended.

The rape happened in his neighbour’s home after she asked him to leave, according to the prosecution case.

The man, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, had been convicted by a jury after pleading not guilty.