'He is a monster' - Limerick man jailed for sexually abusing boy

The court had heard that the defendant maintains that he did not do any of the things complained of by the boy

The man was sentenced to 10 years in prison. File picture

A Limerick boy described his mother’s former partner as a monster for the sexual abuse he carried out on him and now the 44-year-old has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Mr Justice Michael McGrath said: “The offending is serious, culpability is high and the harm is significant. The exploitation of his innocence constituted a significant breach of trust and a significant period of imprisonment is warranted. It is at the higher end of seriousness.