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20/12/2022
Two Men Jailed For 18 years For Number Of Sexual Offences
Two men have been jailed for a total of 18 years at Laganside Crown Court for a number of offences including rape and indecent assault.
Dennis Allen, aged 48, was sentenced to 14 years and will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
Philip Hall, also aged 48, was sentenced to 4 years, and was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
Welcoming the sentencing, Detective Inspector Kelly Gallagher said: "What happened to the victims in this case, who were children at the time of the offending, was nothing short of horrific.
"They have shown incredible bravery throughout the entire criminal justice process.
"We take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and will provide support at every step of the way to ensure justice is served.
"We urge anyone who has experienced any form of sexual abuse to report to police. Do not suffer in silence.
"Call 101 or 999 in cases of emergency."
Dennis Allen, aged 48, was sentenced to 14 years and will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
Philip Hall, also aged 48, was sentenced to 4 years, and was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
Welcoming the sentencing, Detective Inspector Kelly Gallagher said: "What happened to the victims in this case, who were children at the time of the offending, was nothing short of horrific.
"They have shown incredible bravery throughout the entire criminal justice process.
"We take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and will provide support at every step of the way to ensure justice is served.
"We urge anyone who has experienced any form of sexual abuse to report to police. Do not suffer in silence.
"Call 101 or 999 in cases of emergency."
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