Benjamin Hugh O'Donnell

40, Male Custodial - 4m 2025-06-10

Coleraine, County Londonderry

Offender ID: e0f47211-1db7-4f8f-9a63-4ee938ad0cb0

Offence Summary

Benjamin Hugh O'Donnell sexually assaulted a female on 14 July 2023 and was sentenced to four months in jail, required to sign the Sex Offenders' Register for five years.

Full Description

A Coleraine man, Benjamin Hugh O'Donnell, has been sentenced for a sexual assault committed in July 2023. The 40-year-old resident of Westbourne Crescent appeared at Ballymena Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to the offence.

The incident occurred on 14 July 2023, when O'Donnell sexually assaulted a female. On the same day, he also assaulted a police officer and caused criminal damage to a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) vehicle. These additional charges compounded the severity of the case, leading to a formal sentencing hearing.

During the court proceedings, District Judge Nigel Broderick imposed a four-month custodial sentence on O'Donnell for the sexual assault. He was further ordered to register as a sex offender for a period of five years, in line with legal requirements for such offences. The defendant was released on bail pending an appeal against the sentence.

The case was reported by the Antrim Times and covered by Ballymena Court Reporter on 10 June 2025. No specific details about the victim or the exact circumstances of the assault were disclosed in court reports to protect privacy, but the guilty plea indicates acceptance of responsibility for the sexual offence. The PSNI investigated the matter, highlighting their role in addressing sexual crimes in the Coleraine area.

This sentencing serves as a reminder of the judicial response to sexual assaults in Northern Ireland, with mandatory registration aimed at monitoring and preventing reoffending. O'Donnell's address in Coleraine places the offence within the jurisdiction of the PSNI's Causeway Coast and Glens district.

Location

City: Coleraine

County: County Londonderry

Address: Westbourne Crescent

Case Details

Police Force: Police Service of Northern Ireland

Sentence Length: 4 months (Custodial)

Expected Release: August 2025
Guideline: two-thirds served for sentences ≥4 years; half otherwise (England & Wales). Estimates only.

Full Sentence End: October 2025
If served in full. Estimates only.

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: Ireland

Confidence: 90%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Police Service of Northern Ireland for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: antrimtimes.co.uk

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