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Man jailed following sexual offence and assault in Weymouth

A Weymouth man has been jailed for committing a sexual offence and assaulting a woman.

David Charles Owens, 55 and of Weymouth, was sentenced to five years in prison at Bournemouth Crown Court on Thursday 2 February 2023. He previously was convicted of sexual assault by penetration, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and breaching a non-molestation order following a trial.

The incident occurred in January 2022 at the defendant’s home address.

Despite the victim, his partner at the time, repeatedly telling Owens to get off of her, he proceeded to sexually assault her.

As she struggled to get away from him, she was punched in the face by Owens and sustained a broken nose.

Owens was subsequently arrested and an investigation was carried out by detectives from Dorset County CID.

Detective Constable Kate Rhodes, of Dorset County CID, said: “Dorset Police takes sexual and violent offences of this nature extremely seriously and we will carry out detailed enquiries to ensure those responsible face justice.

“This must have been extremely difficult for the victim and I would like to thank her for her support throughout the investigation.

“I hope this case will help encourage other victims of sexual and violent offences to find the bravery to come forward and report what has happened to the police, in the knowledge that they will be fully supported.”

If you have been a victim of rape or sexual assault, and you want to report directly to the police please call 101 and ask to be put in contact with a specially-trained police officer. Always dial 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can contact The Shores Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0800 970 9954.

If you have been a victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is being abused, please report it to Dorset Police. This can be done in confidence.

If abuse is in progress and someone is in immediate danger, call 999. Otherwise, please contact us at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101. Crimes can also be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

For more information on help and advice around domestic abuse as well as details of agencies that can offer support visit www.dorset.police.uk/da.

David Charles Owens

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