Unnamed man resentenced to eight years for sexual assault

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An unnamed man was resentenced to eight years’ imprisonment, with the final two-and-a-half years suspended, by the Court of Appeal on 17 November 2022 for aggravated burglary, sexual assault, assault causing harm, criminal damage and making threats to kill or cause serious harm.

The court quashed the aggravated-burglary sentence and imposed conditions including compliance with a safety order and probation supervision. He had pleaded not guilty to all charges. The original sentence was imposed on 12 January 2022, and the offences arose on 17 July 2020.

Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy delivered the judgment. The defence relied on family and community testimonials, improved conduct in custody, and rehabilitation prospects; the judgment also recorded his late acceptance of responsibility and apology.