No jail for abuser, on medical grounds

A Wicklow man who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl has walked free from court because the prison service will not be able to handle his medical needs.

The 62-year-old, who also has previous convictions for rape and attempted murder dating back 27 years, was given a seven-and-a-half year sentence, suspended in full on condition he only leaves him home for several hours each day.