LEE MULLEN FROM DEESIDE SENTENCED TO 11 YEARS FOR BRUTAL RAPE AND BOUND WOMAN ATTACK

In a harrowing case that has shocked the community of Deeside, a man named Lee Mullen has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term of 11 years after being convicted of a violent and disturbing assault on a woman. The incident, which took place in Flintshire, involved Mullen subjecting his victim to a terrifying ordeal that included binding and gagging her before committing a sexual assault.

According to court records, Lee James Mullen, aged 28 and residing in Deeside, carried out a brutal attack in which he forcibly restrained the woman. During the assault, he inserted a sock into her mouth and tightly wrapped parcel tape around her head and mouth, effectively silencing her and rendering her helpless. The severity of the attack was underscored by the fact that Mullen was convicted of both rape and sexual assault, with additional charges of assault and perverting the course of justice also admitted.

The sentencing took place at Mold Crown Court on a recent Wednesday, where Judge Niclas Parry described the attack as sustained and driven by Mullen’s intoxication with alcohol and cocaine. The judge emphasized that the assault was out of control, highlighting the dangerous and reckless nature of Mullen’s actions. During the sentencing, Judge Parry made it clear that Mullen would be registered as a sex offender for life, reflecting the gravity of his crimes.

Following the verdict, the victim bravely took to the stand to speak about the profound impact the assault has had on her life. In a heartfelt statement read aloud in court, she detailed how the attack left her suffering from nightmares and requiring sleeping medication. Her confidence was severely shaken, and she experienced flashbacks that forced her to relocate in an attempt to escape the trauma. She expressed her anger and frustration, stating that Mullen was fully aware of what he had done but still chose to force her to endure a trial, which she described as humiliating. Despite everything, she declared her resilience, asserting, “He has got me here to humiliate me,” but she also vowed not to let the attack define her future.

In conclusion, the court’s decision reflects the seriousness of Mullen’s crimes and the lasting scars inflicted on his victim. The community of Deeside can only hope that justice has been served and that the victim can begin the process of healing after such a horrifying ordeal.