Man jailed for attempted rape

A man who attempted to rape and bugger his then seven-year-old niece 20 years ago has been jailed for three years by Mr Justice…

A man who attempted to rape and bugger his then seven-year-old niece 20 years ago has been jailed for three years by Mr Justice Carney at the Central Criminal Court. The 39-year-old Tipperary man pleaded guilty to nine out of 36 charges on the indictment of attempted rape, attempted buggery and sexual assault.

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