Locations
Greenrow Meadows, Greenrow, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7
Description
A SILLOTH man has been jailed after he admitted sexually assaulting a child.
Peter Wood, 53, of Green Row, Silloth, who declared himself "disgusted" with his own behaviour towards the child, was handed a two-year jail term at Carlisle Crown Court after he admitted his guilt.
He committed the offence in June, with Wood's defence barrister saying the underlying issue for him was alcohol.
Judge Richard Archer also put the defendant on the Sex Offender Register for a decade; and imposed a sexual harm prevention order for the same period. Temporary Detective Constable Georgia Skelton, Carlisle & Wigton CID, said: “We are pleased that we have been able to secure a conviction in this case.
“Peter Wood held no regard for the impact his actions would have on the victim in this case when he committed this offence.
“I would like to thank the victim for their bravery in reporting what happened to them and assisting our investigation.
“We are committed to bringing offenders to justice and will do all we can to ensure they are held to account.
“If you have been victim to a sexual offence, please do not suffer in silence. We work with trusted partner agencies who can provide appropriate support.”