Unnamed man remanded over repeated rape of niece

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The unnamed man was remanded at the Central Criminal Court on 7 October 2019 after pleading guilty to repeated rape, oral rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a child. The offences were committed against his niece between 1 November 2018 and 15 January 2019, with most occurring while he and his wife were caring for children in their home.

The man, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, had no previous convictions. Mr Justice Michael White adjourned the case for sentencing to 14 October 2019.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.