Man who sexually assaulted 14-year-old girl at Macroom festival jailed for five years

Court hears victim impact statement: 'That night was the worst night of my life. I cannot put into words how horrific every second was while I was locked in that van'

The judge praised the girl for her brave victim impact statement.

A 14-year-old girl attending the Townlands festival outside Macroom, Co Cork, five years ago was sexually assaulted by a 33-year-old man in the van in which she was sleeping with teenage friends.

Judge Helen Boyle jailed Frank Harte, now 37, of Gortnagragh, Ballydehob, Co Cork, for five years at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.