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Man jailed for Plymouth sex attacks

Dean Newton, 51, has been jailed (image courtesy: D&C Police)

He took photos of naked sleeping victim

A man has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for sexual offences committed in Plymouth.

Dean Newton, 51, of Basingstoke at the time of the offence but now of Scotland, appeared at Plymouth Crown Court was convicted of causing or inciting a person to engage in sexual activity without consent and voyeurism.

Newton committed the offences in a hotel room following a night out in Plymouth in October 2019.

The offences both involve the same victim and came to light in January 2020 when he reported what happened to police.

Mr Newton had engaged in sexual activity with the victim as he slept and took photos of him naked on his phone.

Officer in charge, DC Andrea Dominik said: “Newton took the opportunity to commit these sexual offences on a young vulnerable victim, and they have had a significant impact on the victim’s life, his health and his relationships, and will continue to do so for the rest of his life. 

“The victim has shown immense bravery and commitment to the investigation and the court process. I hope the verdict today can provide some level of conclusion to the events for him. His voice has been heard, and the result of the trial shows that victims will be believed, and justice will be done.

“Devon and Cornwall Police are invested in reducing sexual violence. We recognise that the criminal justice system can sometimes be a difficult process for victims, but there are support measures which can be put in place to support them through the whole journey. I hope this gives other people the courage to come forward.”

 

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