20-year-old pleaded guilty to sexual assault and anal rape of cousin

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The 20-year-old man pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to eight sexual assaults and anal rape of his cousin, who was 11.

The offences occurred between January and August 2021; sentencing was adjourned to 2 March 2026 for a probation report and mitigation plea.

The case was recorded in January 2026.