Three serious sex offence cases discontinued in April due to false complaints or insufficient evidence

Three serious sex offence cases have been discontinued due to false complaints or insufficient evidence.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says a 23 year old man was charged with the rape of his 16 year old girlfriend, however, this matter was discontinued after the victim admitted to making a false complaint.

In another incident a 23 year old man was charged with the rape of a 32 year old woman, however, this matter was discontinued due to insufficient evidence.

A 33 year old man was charged with the rape of a 22 year old woman, however, this matter was discontinued after the victim admitted to making a false complaint.