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A teenager who kidnapped and raped a five-year-old boy, eight days after avoiding custody for another rape, has been detained for at least three years.A teenager who kidnapped and raped a five-year-old boy, eight days after avoiding custody for another rape, has been detained for at least three years.
Judge Adrian Smith originally gave him a community order for raping a seven-year-old in Greater Manchester. The 16-year-old pleaded guilty to charges including rape and child abduction against the boy.
But on Wednesday at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court the 16-year-old was given an indeterminate sentence for public protection. Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard the attack happened after he was given a community order for the rape of a seven-year-old boy in Tameside.
He must serve at least three years in detention. The first sentence, by Judge Adrian Smith, provoked a legal challenge.
On Wednesday, the attacker, who cannot be named, was given an indeterminate sentence for public protection for the second attack.
He must serve a minimum of three years before being considered for parole.