Unnamed Clare man jailed for rape and sexual assault

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An unnamed Clare man was jailed for rape and sexual assault at the Central Criminal Court, receiving a 13-year sentence with the final 18 months suspended, as reported on 26 April 2024. The offending took place in Co. Clare in late January and early February 2022.

A jury found him guilty of rape, false imprisonment, 11 counts of sexual assault and making a threat to kill or cause serious harm; he had also pleaded guilty to four counts of assault causing harm. The judge directed that the sentence be backdated to 14 February 2022, when he entered custody, and ordered him not to approach the woman in future.