16-year-old sentenced for sexual assault and threats at care home

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The unnamed 16-year-old pleaded guilty to false imprisonment, sexual assault, attempted oral rape and threats to kill or cause serious harm at a care home on September 27, 2025.

He received four years’ detention, with the final 18 months suspended for two years.

The case was recorded in March 2026.