Laois man convicted of raping and beating wife

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A Laois man was convicted of raping his wife at the Central Criminal Court on 13 October 2016. He had already admitted assaulting her by punching her in the face, causing harm.

Mr Justice Paul Butler refused bail after conviction and remanded him in custody until sentencing on 12 December 2016.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.