Teenager exhibiting 'hyper-masculine ideology' sexually assaulted woman in Cork woods

Judge noted from a psychiatric report it was suggested the accused was on the autism spectrum and was in need in therapeutic support, but the judge accepted he had insight into his offending

Accused was sentenced to three years detention, with half of this term suspended. Picture: Larry Cummins

A 16-year-old boy displaying hyper-masculine ideology sexually assaulted a woman who was walking at an amenity walk near Newmarket, Co Cork, last year. 

He has now been sentenced to three years detention, with half of this term suspended.