Unnamed man jailed for raping and sexually assaulting cousin

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An unnamed man was jailed for four and a half years, with the final year suspended, for raping and sexually assaulting his cousin at the Central Criminal Court in Cork; the sentencing was reported on 29 October 2024.

He pleaded guilty to three counts of oral rape, two counts of anal rape and five counts of sexual assault. The offences took place in Co Cork between 2014 and 2018, beginning when his cousin was six.

The court heard he had no previous convictions. On release, he must follow Probation and Welfare Service directions and have no direct or indirect contact with his cousin.