Man jailed for rape and assault at Laois home

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A man who cannot be named for legal reasons was jailed for 14 years, with the final year suspended, at the Central Criminal Court on 18 April 2016 after conviction for rape and assault. The sentences, including a three-and-a-half-year term for assault with the final six months suspended, are concurrent. The offences occurred at his Laois home on 19 July 2012.

A jury convicted the man of two charges of rape, two charges of anal rape and assault causing harm. The court heard that he had invited the woman to his home to help with painting before she was assaulted and raped. He was also declared a sex offender.