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Man jailed for raping young girl | Man jailed for raping young girl |
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A man convicted of raping a seven-year-old girl in Renfrewshire has been jailed for five years. | A man convicted of raping a seven-year-old girl in Renfrewshire has been jailed for five years. |
The High Court in Glasgow heard that Paul McAvoy, 36, committed the offence while babysitting the girl at a house in Linwood 16 years ago. | The High Court in Glasgow heard that Paul McAvoy, 36, committed the offence while babysitting the girl at a house in Linwood 16 years ago. |
He was also found guilty of sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy. | He was also found guilty of sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy. |
Judge Lord Brailsford ordered McAvoy to be monitored for two years after his release from jail and placed him on the sex offenders register. | |
The court heard how the rape came to light when his victim found the courage to tell police what had happened to her as a child. | The court heard how the rape came to light when his victim found the courage to tell police what had happened to her as a child. |
McAvoy, of Peartrees Caravan Park, Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow, denied the charges against him. | McAvoy, of Peartrees Caravan Park, Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow, denied the charges against him. |
Jailing him, Lord Brailsford said: "These are serious charges committed against people who were much younger than you. | Jailing him, Lord Brailsford said: "These are serious charges committed against people who were much younger than you. |
"You refuse to accept your guilt. Your acceptance or otherwise is for you to deal with. The court must accept the jury's verdict." |
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