Sligo man sentenced for defilement of 14-year-old girl

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An unnamed Sligo man was sentenced to three years at the Central Criminal Court, with the final year suspended, reported on 18 February 2019, after pleading guilty to defilement of a child under 15. The offence occurred at an apartment in County Sligo on September 7 or 8, 2012.

The sentencing conditions included keeping the peace, following supervision directions and remaining free from alcohol and drugs during the suspended year. The man was also restricted from living with, or contacting, anyone under 18 unless permitted by his supervising officer.