Grandfather sentenced for child sex abuse

A 73-year-old grandfather who sexually abused a number of young girls in his neighbourhood over an almost 20-year period has been jailed for four years by Judge Patricia Ryan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Grandfather sentenced for child sex abuse

A 73-year-old grandfather who sexually abused a number of young girls in his neighbourhood over an almost 20-year period has been jailed for four years by Judge Patricia Ryan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Thomas Harman abused the children during neighbourhood games of hide and seek, during “driving lessons” or visits to his home. He exploited one child’s love of dogs to create opportunities to abuse her during walks.

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