sexual offences — sexual offences — Paphos court has convicted two men in separate sexual offence cases, with one involving the serious abuse of a minor. The first case saw a 45-year-old man sentenced to seven years for sexually abusing the 14-year-old daughter of his partner. Following his arrest, the man confessed to the charges.
- The sentencing for this second case is scheduled for July 21, with the man currently remaining in custody as ordered by the court.
The court’s decision has prompted the Attorney General to appeal the severity of the sentence, indicating that the prosecution believes the punishment may not adequately reflect the nature of the crime.
In a separate but equally distressing case, a 46-year-old man was found guilty of raping a 63-year-old woman. The trial was held behind closed doors to safeguard the complainant’s identity. Reports state that the woman had invited the man to her home in 2023 for professional repair work, during which he allegedly forced himself upon her.
The sentencing for this second case is scheduled for July 21, with the man currently remaining in custody as ordered by the court.
