Locations
Roseberry Park, Redfield, Bristol, BS5
Description
A St George man has been jailed for a sexual assault in the city centre after his DNA was found on the victim.
Yousef Al-Alawi, 21, of Roseberry Park appeared at Bristol Crown Court on April 10. He pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault by touching.
He also admitted another count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
Al-Alawi was jailed for 12 months.
The incident happened on a set of steps which run between Bristol Cathedral and the Marriott Hotel during the early hours of July 15, 2018.
The court heard his DNA was found on his victim.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Joscella Thomason said: This was an extremely distressing ordeal for the victim and Id like praise the bravery she showed following the incident and thank her for supporting our subsequent investigation.
Al-Alawi had no choice but to admit he was responsible for the attack due to the weight of evidence against him.
I welcome the custodial sentence given to him and I hope it shows the public how seriously we treat sexual assaults of all kinds.
Anyone who doesn't want to report a rape or sexual assault to the police can call The Bridge - a Sexual Assault Referral Centre available 24/7, 365 days a year, on 0117 342 6999
The Bridge provides medical care and emotional and practical support to anyone affected by rape and sexual assault.