Man convicted of double rape of 75-year-old

A 20-year-old Tipperary man was yesterday convicted of the rape of a 75-year-old widow two years ago.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2007 - 00:00
Jimmy Woulfe

The rape was described as an “appalling outrage” by Mr Justice Paul Carney.

At the Central Criminal Court, sitting in Limerick, a jury bought in guilty verdicts on double rape charges against Joseph Cummins, who has 60 previous convictions.

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CourtsPlace: TipperaryPlace: LimerickPerson: Paul CarneyPerson: Joseph CumminsPerson: CumminsPerson: GardaíOrganisation: Central Criminal Court
<p>Gardaí are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.</p>

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