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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12785Sexual assault · Co. Clare · 14 May 2022

Teenager found guilty of sexual assault at Killaloe pontoon awaits sentencing

A 17-year-old Limerick boy found guilty of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at a pontoon in Killaloe, Co Clare, in May 2022 was told by a judge he had significant concerns about his lack of remorse. Sentencing was adjourned for two weeks.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted3 Sep
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe boy was found guilty of sexually assaulting a girl. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe boy was 14 and humped the girl from behind in the company of other teenagers. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at a pontoon at Canal Bank, Killaloe. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 14 May 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at the Children's Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge adjourned sentencing for two weeks. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe probation report says the teenager is at moderate risk of re-offending. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe probation report says the boy showed no remorse or empathy towards the victim. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge warned the boy that otherwise this would land him in detention. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Sep2025
    Convictedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick teenager, who 'humped' girl from behind, believes he was 'set up', court hears

    Court hearing at the Children's Court after the boy was found guilty in July; the judge commented on a probation report, which says the boy showed no remorse and disputes the incident, and adjourned sentencing for two weeks.

    convicted, 17, malevictim, 15, female