Locations
Elizabeth Court, Higher Bugle, PL26
Description
A man has been jailed for six years for sexually assaulting a woman as she slept.
Mark McIlwaine, 49, of Elizabeth Court, Higher Bugle, appeared at Truro Crown Court for sentence on Friday 10 April having previously been found guilty of sexual assault by penetration and causing a female to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity.
The court heard how McIlwaine assaulted his victim in her sleep, and initially when challenged pretended nothing had happened.
McIlwaine denied any such offending in interview.
Officer in the case Detective Constable Emily Rickard said:
“We welcome the sentence given to Mark McIlwaine who showed no consideration for the victim in this case as he sought about fulfilling his own sexual desires.
“McIlwaine has showed no remorse for what he has put the victim through.
“I would like to thank the victim for having the bravery to report what had happened to her, and for remaining engaged throughout court proceedings.
"The reporting of these incidents to police will further protect women and girls in the future."