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Man who sexually assaulted and tried to rape his sister to be sentenced next month

Summary

A 28‑year‑old man from the Midlands, whose identity is withheld to protect his sister, admitted to the Central Criminal Court that he sexually assaulted and attempted to rape his 26‑year‑old sister on the night of 16 June last year at his home. He pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault, attempted rape, threatening to kill and false imprisonment. The court heard that the sister had come to his house to remove alcohol and help clean up, and that he violently attacked her, threatening to stab her and threatening to cut her vaginal area. She described the assault as devastating, leading to depression, an overdose attempt and loss of contact with her children. The judge adjourned sentencing to May, noting the man is already serving a suspended sentence for a previous offence. The case highlights the severe impact on the victim and the defendant's history of drug addiction and prior convictions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man who sexually assaulted and tried to rape his sister to be sentenced next month. Charges or matters: aggravated sexual assault, attempted rape, threatening to kill and false imprisonment of his sister, who is now aged 26; these offences. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• June 16 Incident
• 2015-04-23 Publication

Why: The 28-year-old man, who cannot be named in order to protect the identity of his victim, admitted carrying out the offences at his home on the night of June 16 last year. CNI source report

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Topics

Drugs Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime

Read the original CNI report