77-year-old Corkman gets 16 months for sexually assaulting granddaughter when she was 8

The court heard the girl attempted to end her life, but "asked the court to regard her as a survivor"

Counsel for the defendant outlined the many serious health concerns the defendant has at his age. File photo

A 77-year-old man is commencing a 16-month jail term for sexually assaulting his granddaughter when she was aged eight to 10 years old.

Judge Helen Boyle imposed sentence of two years with the last eight months suspended on the accused man. He cannot be named as it would identify the complainanant.