Grandmother’s rapist ‘must be removed from society’

A judge has jailed a rapist for 15 years after saying he needs to be removed from society until it is safe for him to return.

Grandmother’s rapist ‘must be removed from society’

Richard O’Brien, 57, lured a grandmother to a caravan in Dublin before raping her, assaulting her and biting her during a sustained and vicious attack on March 19, 2011.

He then fled to the UK before being extradited in 2013.In July, he was found guilty by a jury of rape, attempted rape, false imprisonment, and assault causing harm.

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