Limerick man's conviction for raping and punching woman overturned on appeal

A Limerick man sentenced to 12 and a half years imprisonment for punching, kicking and repeatedly raping a woman in her home has had his conviction overturned on appeal.

Limerick man's conviction for raping and punching woman overturned on appeal
Mon, 11 Jun, 2018 - 17:24

By Ruaidhrí Giblin

A Limerick man sentenced to 12 and a half years imprisonment for punching, kicking and repeatedly raping a woman in her home has had his conviction overturned on appeal.

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