Young man with autism admits sex assault of five-year-old girl

A four-year suspended jail term was imposed yesterday on a man with autism for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl.

Judge Seán Ó Donnabháin said: “It is undoubtedly a worrying type of case.

“He pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. He came forward on a signed plea of guilty. All of that must have been a reassurance to the victim’s family, who were always aware there would not have to be a trial.