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Man alleged to have raped his niece acquitted of rape charge

Man alleged to have raped his niece acquitted of rape charge

A 35-year-old man who was alleged to have raped his niece has been acquitted of the rape charge by High Court Judge Justice Vinsent Perera.

However he has been found guilty of one count of sexual assault and one count of alternative charge of indecent assault.

The court was informed that the man sexually and indecently assaulted his 13-year-old niece in 2012 and 2013.

The assessors earlier found the man not guilty for all the charges.

The matter has been adjourned till tomorrow for mitigation and sentencing submission.

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