51 sex offence cases before courts

THERE are currently 51 cases involving alleged sexual offences before the Londonderry courts including two cases involving youth defendants.

Justice Minister David Ford revealed there are 30 adult cases and two youth cases before the Londonderry Magistrates’ court.

There are also 19 active adult cases involving sexual offences in the Londonderry Crown Court, the Minister revealed in response to an Assembly Question tabled by Lord Morrow.