Louth teenager handed detention for rape and sexual abuse

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A Louth teenager was handed three years’ detention for rape, sexual exploitation and sexual assault at the Central Criminal Court on 21 December 2022.

He pleaded guilty to four counts of anal rape, one count of rape, two counts of sexual exploitation and one count of sexual assault.

Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring ordered 18 months’ post-release Probation Service supervision and no contact with the victims during custody or supervision.

The offences occurred between November 2019 and March 2020, when he was 14 and the girls were aged between nine and 10.

The judge cited his guilty plea, prior good character, remorse and engagement with relevant services as mitigating factors.