Patrick Rea sentenced for rape and indecent assault

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Patrick Rea, 55, was convicted of rape and two counts of indecent assault after trial.

The Central Criminal Court imposed a concurrent 12-year sentence, backdated to January 23, with post-release supervision for life.

The case was recorded in March 2026.