GEORGE WOOLLEY SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN PRISON FOR SEXUAL OFFENSES IN ST AUSTELL

In a significant legal development at Truro Crown Court, Geoffrey Woolley, aged 45 and a resident of a china clay village near St Austell, was sentenced to a 12-year prison term after he pleaded guilty to multiple serious charges involving sexual misconduct. The court heard that Woolley was responsible for the sexual assault of two young girls, a case that has shocked the local community and brought to light the severity of his crimes.

Woolley faced a series of charges, including rape, engaging in sexual activity with a minor, indecent assault, and the taking of indecent photographs. His admission of guilt on these counts has led to a lengthy incarceration, reflecting the gravity of his actions and the court's stance on such offenses.

During the sentencing, Judge Geoffrey Rucker did not hold back in describing Woolley's crimes as “grotesque,” emphasizing the disturbing nature of his offenses. The judge also ordered Woolley to be registered as a sex offender for the remainder of his life, a measure that underscores the ongoing risk he poses to the community and the importance of monitoring his conduct post-release.

The case has garnered considerable attention in the St Austell area, where residents are now grappling with the implications of such a serious crime committed by someone from their community. Woolley's actions and subsequent sentencing serve as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the justice system's role in protecting vulnerable individuals from predatory behavior.