Father admits raping daughters

The daughters of a Newtownabbey man accused of raping them wept in Belfast Crown Court yesterday as their father pleaded guilty…

The daughters of a Newtownabbey man accused of raping them wept in Belfast Crown Court yesterday as their father pleaded guilty to all the charges. The young women were due to give evidence yesterday at the trial of their 45-year-old father, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the daughters.

Judge Anthony Hart said the man faced a lengthy prison term but adjourned sentencing for reports. The father of four showed no emotion as he pleaded guilty to 45 counts including rape, indecent assault, gross indecency and assault from 1994 to 1999.