October 2012

Crumlin paedophile placed on sex offenders register

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A Crumlin man has been placed on the sex offenders register after sexually assaulting a 13 yr old schoolgirl

Thomas Donald Cardwell, (53) from Glendarragh park, prodded the young girl in the breast area and looked down her top on August 20th 2011

Last week Antrim’s magistrate court heard that he was extremely intoxicated when he approached the girl on Main street in the town

He told the girl she was beautiful and asked her if she would like to go to his house before physically touching her

The girl who was with her friends at the time, refused to go with him and reported  the incident to her parents, who then notified the police

The defendant’s barrister said Cardwell, ” Had never been in court for matters of this nature before”

He added, ” He is not a predatory sex offender in any way. He was a chronic alcholic at the time but a drop has not touched his lips since. He apologizes for what he did

Cardwell was fined £300 and ordered to pay £200 to the injured party

Cardwell was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for 7 years and must notify if he has a change of address