Cork care worker jailed for sexually assaulting woman with intellectual disabilities

Beautician became suspicious when woman told her about her boyfriend and alerted family, who in turn told gardaí, court heard

Accused was jailed for three years and three months at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. Picture: Larry Cummins 

A beautician treating a young woman who had a mild intellectual disability became suspicious when the customer started telling her about a boyfriend and she alerted the woman’s family.

Ultimately, this led to an investigation whereby 49-year-old Robert Hull, of Lotamore Drive, Mayfield, was found to have engaged in sexual acts with her.