Girl’s attention to detail led to jailing of rapist who tried to abduct her

A schoolgirl’s attention to detail led to the arrest of a convicted rapist who tried to abduct her.

Judge Tony Hunt said it was only the girl’s bravery, strength, clear presence of mind, and sense of purpose that saved her from the fate that Dermot Murphy had in mind for her.

Murphy, aged 43, from Atlantic Coast Apartments, Tramore, Co Waterford, was jailed for 13 years for the attempted abduction, in separate incidents, of the girl, aged 13, and a 20-year-old woman.