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Man raped brother and abused sister as teenager
2021-02-12
Sentence
Summary
A 31‑year‑old man was sentenced to five years' imprisonment, with the final six months suspended, for raping his brother and sexually abusing his sister while he was a teenager. He pleaded guilty to anal and oral rape of his brother between January 2007 and January 2008, and to five counts of sexual assault and one attempted assault of his sister between April 2004 and January 2007. The offences occurred in the family home and were revealed in 2018 when the brother disclosed the abuse and the sister followed suit. The judge noted the serious, long‑lasting effects on both victims and considered the man's young age, lack of appreciation of harm, and difficult upbringing as mitigating factors. He also recognised the man's remorse, admissions, and guilty pleas, and ordered three years of post‑release supervision. The victims' statements detailed psychological damage, relationship difficulties, post‑traumatic stress, and suicidal thoughts.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man raped brother and abused sister as teenager. Charges or matters: anal and oral rape of his younger brother on dates between January 2007 and January 2008; five counts of sexual assault and one attempted sexual assault of his younger sister on dates between April 2004 and January 2007. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 2007 Incident
- January 2008 Incident
- April 2004 Incident
- 2021-02-12 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: anal and oral rape of his younger brother on dates between January 2007 and January 2008; five counts of sexual assault and one attempted sexual assault of his younger sister on dates between April 2004 and January 2007 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A man who raped his brother and sexually abused his younger sister when he was a teenager has been jailed for four and a half years. Mr Justice Owens imposed a sentence of five years imprisonment with the final six months suspended on strict conditions.
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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