Two teenage boys given suspended detention for attempted oral rape

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Two unnamed teenage boys received three-year detention sentences suspended on strict conditions for attempted oral rape at the Central Criminal Court. The report was published on 12 December 2022.

One boy pleaded guilty to attempted oral rape, four counts of sexual assault and assault causing harm. The other pleaded guilty to attempted oral rape and four counts of sexual assault.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott said their guilty pleas, remorse and young age were mitigating factors. Each must engage with the Probation Service and suitable programmes, and have no direct or indirect contact with the victim.