Unnamed man jailed for rape and assault causing harm

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An unnamed 25-year-old man was jailed for 10 years for rape and assault causing harm at the Central Criminal Court. Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring said the offending warranted a headline sentence of 12 and a half years before imposing 10 years, taking account of his guilty plea and remorse.

He pleaded guilty. The report said the offences occurred at the home he shared with his partner in the west of Ireland on 6 October 2021. He had claimed the sex was consensual after his arrest, while his counsel said he had apologised and felt shame and regret.

The proceedings were reported on 6 November 2023.