26/09/2025
Dunmurry Man Jailed For Sexual Activity With Teenage Family Member
A 50-year-old man from Dunmurry has been sentenced to five years in prison at Dungannon Crown Court for sexual activity with a child family member.
The man, who cannot be named to protect the anonymity of the victim, was sentenced on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.
The sentence handed down requires him to serve half, two and a half years, in custody, with the remaining half to be served on licence. Additionally, the court imposed an indefinite Sexual Offences Prevention Order, and he will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Detective Chief Inspector Claire McDonald strongly condemned the offender's actions, describing him as a calculated and manipulative predator.
Detective Chief Inspector McDonald said: "This man is a cold, calculated and incredibly manipulative child predator who has today been sent to prison for his crimes against a teenager, 16 at the time, who trusted him and saw him as a father figure. I want to thank her for her unwavering bravery in coming forward. To be manipulated for so long by a man who was supposed to take care of you is devastating."
She concluded with a warning to other perpetrators: "Let this serve as another warning to those perpetrating child sexual abuse in our communities, we are working every day to break down reporting barriers and encourage victims to come forward."
The man, who cannot be named to protect the anonymity of the victim, was sentenced on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.
The sentence handed down requires him to serve half, two and a half years, in custody, with the remaining half to be served on licence. Additionally, the court imposed an indefinite Sexual Offences Prevention Order, and he will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Detective Chief Inspector McDonald said: "This man is a cold, calculated and incredibly manipulative child predator who has today been sent to prison for his crimes against a teenager, 16 at the time, who trusted him and saw him as a father figure. I want to thank her for her unwavering bravery in coming forward. To be manipulated for so long by a man who was supposed to take care of you is devastating."
She concluded with a warning to other perpetrators: "Let this serve as another warning to those perpetrating child sexual abuse in our communities, we are working every day to break down reporting barriers and encourage victims to come forward."
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