Teenage boy gets suspended sentence for nephew's rape

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An unnamed teenage boy received a fully suspended two-year sentence for rape at the Central Criminal Court on 21 July 2020. The offences against his eight-year-old nephew occurred in the Midlands between June and September 2017.

He pleaded guilty to sample counts of oral and anal rape and to inviting or inciting a child to sexual touching. The court imposed strict conditions, including two years of good behaviour and supervision during family gatherings involving his nephew.

The teenager, who was 15 when the offences occurred, cannot be identified to protect the victim’s identity. The court also required notification of any planned visits involving the nephew and prohibited the child and his mother from staying in the teenager’s family home.