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.

Young man with autism admits sex assault of 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.

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