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02/10/2023
Man Jailed For 10 Year Sexual Abuse Of Two Children
A 32-year-old man has been sentenced for 24 sexual offences against children including rape, indecent assault and gross indecency.
At Downpatrick Crown Court, the man, who cannot be named in order to protect the identity of the victims, was sentenced to four years and six months. He will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely and will also be subjected to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order for five years.
The man, from the Downpatrick area, sexually abused two children over a 10 year period.
Welcoming the sentencing, Detective Constable Meehan said: "Our thoughts are with the victims in this case, now adults, who suffered in silence for many years. I would like to commend the immense bravery they has shown in taking that step forward allowing for justice to be served and throughout our investigation.
"We remain committed to investigating all reports of sexual offences against children and young people, no matter when they occurred. Our specially trained detectives ensure victims are listened to, safeguarded and supported from the moment they report. Please don't suffer in silence.
"If you have ever experienced any form of sexual abuse, we urge you to pick up the phone and call police on 101 or 999 in an emergency."
At Downpatrick Crown Court, the man, who cannot be named in order to protect the identity of the victims, was sentenced to four years and six months. He will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely and will also be subjected to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order for five years.
The man, from the Downpatrick area, sexually abused two children over a 10 year period.
Welcoming the sentencing, Detective Constable Meehan said: "Our thoughts are with the victims in this case, now adults, who suffered in silence for many years. I would like to commend the immense bravery they has shown in taking that step forward allowing for justice to be served and throughout our investigation.
"We remain committed to investigating all reports of sexual offences against children and young people, no matter when they occurred. Our specially trained detectives ensure victims are listened to, safeguarded and supported from the moment they report. Please don't suffer in silence.
"If you have ever experienced any form of sexual abuse, we urge you to pick up the phone and call police on 101 or 999 in an emergency."
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