Cork girl praised for bravery after uncle jailed for rape

Accused jailed for seven years for rape and sexual assault of 10-year-old

The victim was 10 years of age when the offences took place, the court was told. File picture: Larry Cummins

The bravery of a girl who made a complaint of being raped at the age of 10 by her uncle was commended as the 44-year-old culprit was jailed for seven years.

Ms Justice Siobhán Lankford imposed a sentence of eight and a half years with the final 18 months suspended at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork.