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Former Democratic Unionist Party councillor William Ball is sentenced to fifteen months in custody for historical sexual offences committed against a young girl

Former Democratic Unionist Party councillor William Ball is sentenced to fifteen months in custody for historical sexual offences committed against a young girl.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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Former Democratic Unionist Party councillor William Ball is sentenced to fifteen months in custody for historical sexual offences committed against a young girl.

The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 15 December 2025.

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