Appeal court extends rapist's prison sentence by two years

A Co Limerick man who “terrorised” a 13-year-old girl during a prolonged sexual assault has had his prison sentence increased by two years by the Court of Criminal Appeal today.

Appeal court extends rapist's prison sentence by two years

A Co Limerick man who “terrorised” a 13-year-old girl during a prolonged sexual assault has had his prison sentence increased by two years by the Court of Criminal Appeal today.

The CCA today ruled that the original term of imprisonment imposed on the 48-year-old man had been unduly lenient and a departure from norm in the sentencing structure for sexual assault.

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