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Iain Wares' sentencing postponed due to health issues in court

IOL · 27 August 2026 at 07:50

Iain Wares' sentencing postponed due to health issues in court

The sentencing of Iain Wares, a convicted child sex offender, has been postponed due to health complications experienced during court proceedings, raising concerns about the ongoing impact of child sexual abuse.

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