Truro man sentenced to 12 years for sexual assaults

A man named Owen Dunstan has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of three sexual offences. Owen Dunstan, aged 26 and from Chellew Road, Truro, was found guilty by a jury at Truro Crown Court on 28 October of rape and two sexual assaults. The court heard that Dunstan assaulted two victims on two separate nights out in Truro during 2020 and 2021. His Honour Judge Simon Carr delivered the sentence on Thursday. Police staff investigator Martin Skinner stated, “Dunstan showed no consideration whatsoever for his victims in his pursuit of sexual gratification. He targeted both of these young women following interactions in social environments.” Mr. Skinner also expressed his gratitude to the victims for their bravery throughout the investigation and court process.