Limerick man jailed for oral rape and sexual assault

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A Limerick man was sentenced to eight years, with the final two suspended, at the Central Criminal Court for oral rape, sexual assault and indecent assault, as reported on 27 October 2015. The offences occurred at two Limerick locations between 1989 and 1996, involving his nephew while the child was young.

The court heard that the man pleaded guilty to one count of oral rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. The sentence reflected the breach of trust and the victim’s substantial harm, while the judge considered the accused’s remorse, age at the time of the offending and good work history.

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