LEWIS WILLIAMS FROM WARRINGTON JAILED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN GREAT SANKEY
A man from Warrington, Lewis Williams, has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman while she was asleep in her home.The incident took place in Great Sankey, and Williams, aged 25, of Reaper Close, appeared before Liverpool Crown Court to face charges related to the assault and subsequent threatening communications.
Prosecutor Dave Watson provided the court with details of the case, explaining that the victim, who has chosen to remain anonymous for her safety, awoke to find Williams sexually assaulting her.
The court was told that the woman was taken aback and confronted him, at which point Williams reportedly 'jumped up in shock.' Despite admitting to the assault initially, Williams later attempted to deny his involvement, claiming that he had been asleep at the time and suggesting that the victim must have 'pushed against him.' However, evidence presented in court included messages and voice notes sent by Williams after the incident.
One such voice message contained derogatory language, referring to the victim as a 'little b***h.' Following the assault, Williams continued to communicate with the victim through texts and voice recordings, which further implicated him.
The victim reported the matter to Cheshire Police, leading to Williams's arrest.
During police interviews, he persisted in denying the assault, maintaining that it had occurred while he was asleep.
A victim impact statement was read aloud during the hearing, revealing the profound effect the assault has had on her mental health.
She expressed her distress, stating, 'He was making me out to be a liar and said it was an accident, when it was not.' Williams's court appearance was delayed as he was detained in a Wetherspoon pub at the time.
Ultimately, Judge Andrew Murray sentenced him to 27 months in immediate imprisonment.
Additionally, a restraining order was issued, prohibiting him from contacting the victim for five years.
Williams was also ordered to register as a sex offender for a period of ten years, reflecting the severity of his crimes and the court's commitment to public safety.
