A man who competed in the TT, MGP and Classic TT will be sentenced next month after being found guilty of raping a child in the UK.
33 year old Connor Behan of Heath Avenue in Newcastle-Under-Lyme was convicted of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a 13 year old girl as well as raping and sexually assaulting her.
Behan competed in seven races on the Island between 2013 and 2015.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Chester Crown Court for sentencing on Friday, January 31.
Treasury Minister says a tax threshold rise could cost £2.5m
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas says more work would be done to calculate how much raising income tax allowances would cost the government.
Snow shuts the Mountain Road
The Mountain Road has been closed today due to heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions.
Stop putting knives in recycling, says council
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Bee Gees to release limited-edition box set
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Northern Irish politician criticises Manx visa rules
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Elective surgical unit opens at hospital
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Piling rig on TT course tonight
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10-day bus strike from next weekend
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