SEAN MCCORRY FROM LURGAN ESCAPES JAIL AFTER SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST 7-YEAR-OLD BOY

In a case that has shocked the community of Lurgan, Sean McCorry, a young man from Brownlow Terrace, was handed a probation order after admitting to serious sexual offences committed when he was just 13 years old. The incident involved the sexual assault of a seven-year-old boy, which took place over a series of events spanning from January to May 2015.

McCorry, who turned 18 on the Monday prior to his sentencing, appeared before Craigavon Crown Court to face charges that included three counts of rape and one count of sexual touching involving penetration. The court was told that the offences occurred during two separate incidents, with the young victim being assaulted twice in the back of a van and once in a shed. These assaults happened while the boy was visiting relatives near McCorry’s residence in Lurgan.

The young victim confided in his mother about the assaults, prompting her to contact the police. The court heard that the offences took place after McCorry had been watching pornography with his school friends, which may have influenced his actions. When questioned by authorities, McCorry initially responded with “no comment,” but later admitted to the offences during police interviews.

Judge Patrick Lynch QC addressed the court, emphasizing the gravity of the charges. He stated that if McCorry had been more mature, he would have faced a sentence of seven years in prison. Instead, the judge sentenced him to a three-year probation order, highlighting the seriousness of the crimes and the impact on the victim. The judge also noted that the use of pornography might have played a role in influencing McCorry’s offending behavior.

During the sentencing, Judge Lynch acknowledged that the young victim had been receiving counselling and had suffered profound and lasting trauma as a result of the assaults. The court also ordered McCorry to remain on the police sex offenders’ register for two and a half years and imposed a seven-year Sexual Offences Prevention Order. The judge issued a stern warning to McCorry, cautioning him against breaching any of the conditions attached to the order. He warned that if McCorry were found with a phone that was not registered or if he violated any other conditions, he could be brought back to court and potentially face imprisonment.

As McCorry’s identity is now publicly known following his 18th birthday, the case continues to serve as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding children and the serious consequences of sexual offences.