‘Big brother and protector’ sexually abused little sister

A Dublin man who as a teenager abused his sister has been jailed for six years.

Brian Butler, now aged 31, began abusing his sister when he was 14 and continued until he was 17. His sister was aged between 9 and 12 at the time.

His sister, who has waived her right to anonymity, told the court that her family had been torn apart and destroyed by the abuse. She told the court she felt as if her brother was treated as the victim.