Grandfather of rape victim speaks out about sentencing

In 2018 Sean Hogg subjected his victim to threats, violence and rape

The teenager whose rapist was given community service feels “let down” by the judiciary.

Her grandfather has told STV News the girl has doubts over whether reporting the crime was worth it, given the outcome.

Earlier this month Lord Lake decided not to jail Sean Hogg for the attack which happened in Dalkeith, because of his age at the time of committing it.

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