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Rory Mooney, 27 Sep
A 55-year-old man from the Derry area was sentenced for five counts of
cruelty to children at Newry Crown Court.
The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the identity of the
victims, will serve four years in prison and four years on licence.
Detective Constable Mitchell said “This offender is a cruel and
dangerous individual who inflicted horrendous physical abuse on a
number of children. We commend their bravery in coming forward and
welcome the custodial sentence he received today as a result.
“Every child should feel safe in their home, cared for by those who
love them. Unfortunately, we know that this is not always the case and
so we will continue to work with our partners to protect children and
bring offenders before the courts to answer for their crimes.
“The Police Service of Northern Ireland take reports of child abuse
extremely seriously, no matter when the abuse occurred. If you are
concerned that a child may be being neglected or abused in any way,
please come forward to police by calling 101, or in an emergency 999.”