Francis Bourne jailed for rape of sleeping girlfriend

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Francis Bourne was sentenced to five years in prison, with the final two years suspended, for rape at the Central Criminal Court on 26 January 2023. The offence took place at a woman’s home in Donegal.

Bourne, of Lower Main Street, Buncrana, Co Donegal, pleaded guilty. The court ordered him to have no contact with the woman, directly, through others or on social media.