Homeless teen assaulted host’s daughter

A HOMELESS youth who sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl after her family took him in when “no one wanted him” was given a three-month suspended sentence yesterday.

The 18-year-old pleaded guilty at the Children’s Court to sexual assault of the girl at her home in Dublin in 2009.

The case had been adjourned until yesterday for a probation report and a victim impact statement to be obtained.

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