ANDREW STREET JAILED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ON TEENAGER IN TIVERTON
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Tiverton Child Sexual Abuser
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the community of Tiverton, Andrew Street, a 40-year-old man known locally as Jake, has been sentenced to prison for a disturbing sexual assault involving a teenage girl. The incident occurred in the town last year, and the repercussions have been felt deeply by those who knew the victim and the wider community alike.
According to court reports, the teenage girl, who was familiar with Street, was riding her bicycle when he unexpectedly followed her. Without warning, Street grabbed hold of her handlebars, causing her to fall to the ground. Seizing the moment, he then proceeded to sexually assault her using his hands. The girl, demonstrating remarkable courage and resilience, managed to wriggle free from his grasp, which brought the assault to an end. She quickly cycled away from the scene and confided in her family about the terrifying encounter.
Authorities responded swiftly after the incident was reported. When police arrived at Street’s residence, they found him in the act of viewing a pornographic website that explicitly referenced teenagers. Further analysis of his computer revealed that he had used search terms including the word ‘young,’ indicating an interest in underage individuals. Despite this, he was not formally charged with any computer-related offences. It was also revealed that Street, who has a documented history of sex offences and domestic violence, had been scrutinizing the social media profiles of the victim and other young girls in the days leading up to the attack. On the day of the assault, he was observed browsing images of other schoolgirls online.
Earlier this year, Street was convicted of sexual assault after a trial in which he claimed he saw the girl but did not physically touch her. The court heard that the girl was under 16 at the time of the incident. During the latest hearing, prosecutor Mary McCarthy described the assault, stating, “Quite out of the blue, he followed her as she was riding around on her bike. He grabbed hold of the handlebars so she fell to the ground and sexually assaulted her with his hands. She wriggled herself free which brought him to a stop and she cycled off.”
In addition to this case, the court was informed of a separate incident involving a different girl, aged 16, whom Street had given a lift to and allegedly sexually assaulted at Tiverton canal. However, he was not charged in connection with this particular incident. His criminal record is extensive, including a previous conviction for indecent assault on a woman in her twenties, whom he had also given a lift. During that incident, he rugby-tackled her to the ground and touched her after she attempted to escape his unwanted advances. Street’s history also includes violence against two women, further highlighting his pattern of concerning behaviour.
Defence lawyer Fiona Elder argued that Street should be placed under a community order, emphasizing that such a measure would allow for supervision and potential rehabilitation. However, Judge Graham Cottle dismissed this suggestion, stating that Street remained in denial about his attraction to young girls. The judge emphasized the severity of the impact on the victim, saying, “It was an enormously frightening experience for this girl. She trusted you… she was shocked and terrified but the next morning she did the right thing (by telling her family).”
Judge Cottle made it clear that Street posed a significant risk of engaging in risky behaviour involving children. As a result, he imposed a Sexual Offences Prevention Order that will remain in effect until further notice. Additionally, Street was ordered to register as a sex offender for the next ten years, underscoring the seriousness of his crimes and the court’s commitment to community safety.
According to court reports, the teenage girl, who was familiar with Street, was riding her bicycle when he unexpectedly followed her. Without warning, Street grabbed hold of her handlebars, causing her to fall to the ground. Seizing the moment, he then proceeded to sexually assault her using his hands. The girl, demonstrating remarkable courage and resilience, managed to wriggle free from his grasp, which brought the assault to an end. She quickly cycled away from the scene and confided in her family about the terrifying encounter.
Authorities responded swiftly after the incident was reported. When police arrived at Street’s residence, they found him in the act of viewing a pornographic website that explicitly referenced teenagers. Further analysis of his computer revealed that he had used search terms including the word ‘young,’ indicating an interest in underage individuals. Despite this, he was not formally charged with any computer-related offences. It was also revealed that Street, who has a documented history of sex offences and domestic violence, had been scrutinizing the social media profiles of the victim and other young girls in the days leading up to the attack. On the day of the assault, he was observed browsing images of other schoolgirls online.
Earlier this year, Street was convicted of sexual assault after a trial in which he claimed he saw the girl but did not physically touch her. The court heard that the girl was under 16 at the time of the incident. During the latest hearing, prosecutor Mary McCarthy described the assault, stating, “Quite out of the blue, he followed her as she was riding around on her bike. He grabbed hold of the handlebars so she fell to the ground and sexually assaulted her with his hands. She wriggled herself free which brought him to a stop and she cycled off.”
In addition to this case, the court was informed of a separate incident involving a different girl, aged 16, whom Street had given a lift to and allegedly sexually assaulted at Tiverton canal. However, he was not charged in connection with this particular incident. His criminal record is extensive, including a previous conviction for indecent assault on a woman in her twenties, whom he had also given a lift. During that incident, he rugby-tackled her to the ground and touched her after she attempted to escape his unwanted advances. Street’s history also includes violence against two women, further highlighting his pattern of concerning behaviour.
Defence lawyer Fiona Elder argued that Street should be placed under a community order, emphasizing that such a measure would allow for supervision and potential rehabilitation. However, Judge Graham Cottle dismissed this suggestion, stating that Street remained in denial about his attraction to young girls. The judge emphasized the severity of the impact on the victim, saying, “It was an enormously frightening experience for this girl. She trusted you… she was shocked and terrified but the next morning she did the right thing (by telling her family).”
Judge Cottle made it clear that Street posed a significant risk of engaging in risky behaviour involving children. As a result, he imposed a Sexual Offences Prevention Order that will remain in effect until further notice. Additionally, Street was ordered to register as a sex offender for the next ten years, underscoring the seriousness of his crimes and the court’s commitment to community safety.