DAVID BOWERY

BRISTON MAN JAILED FOR HORRIFIC SEX ATTACK ON 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL

A man named David Bowery, who was 33 years old at the time, was involved in a sexual assault on a 13-year-old girl in December 2017.

The Norwich Crown Court was informed that the victim was shocked to find herself attacked by Bowery, who told her to "get off." After the assault, she managed to flee and shared the details with her parents.

The incident had a deep and lasting effect on her, with her explaining that she now sleeps with the lights on and the door ajar, and that she had previously attempted to take her own life before the trial.

Bowery, now 35, residing at Bridge Close, Briston, near Melton Constable, had previously pleaded guilty to the charges.

During a sentencing hearing conducted via Skype amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Judge Andrew Shaw characterized the offence as causing significant psychological harm to the victim.

Recognized as a dangerous offender with a high likelihood of reoffending, Bowery was sentenced to a total of seven years and four months—comprising four years and four months in prison followed by a three-year extended license.

In addition, he was issued an indefinite sexual harm prevention order and required to register on the sex offenders register for life.

Although he has a record of 17 previous convictions across 24 offences, none prior to this incident involved sexual misconduct.