TONY WOODBURN FROM MILLOM JAILED FOR SEX ATTACK ON TEENAGE GIRL IN BARROW
In a serious criminal case that has shocked the community of Millom and the surrounding areas, Tony Woodburn, a 24-year-old resident of Bay View in Millom, has been sentenced to a prison term following a disturbing sexual assault on a teenage girl.The incident, which took place on a train heading to Barrow, resulted in Woodburn being convicted of indecent assault and outraging public decency during a trial held at Preston Crown Court.
According to court records, the assault occurred in March of the previous year.
The court was informed that Woodburn, who had been drinking at the time, boarded the train at Foxfield.
The teenage girl, who was only 15 years old, was already on the train when he entered.
The carriage was reported to be empty, providing a private setting for the assault.
During the proceedings, it was revealed that Woodburn was a stranger to his young victim.
The court heard that he exposed himself and engaged in masturbation in front of her.
The assault continued later in a toilet on the train, where he indecently assaulted her by hugging her and attempting to kiss her.
The young girl was left visibly upset and distraught after the ordeal, highlighting the traumatic impact of the attack.
Woodburn's actions led to his conviction, and he was subsequently sentenced to ten months in prison.
The trial also involved two other defendants, one of whom was acquitted, while the jury was unable to reach a verdict on the other.
The case has garnered significant attention due to the serious nature of the offense and the vulnerability of the young victim involved.
