Andy Munns
A man from Bemerton Heath has been sentenced to four months in custody, suspended for two years after pleading guilty to sexual assault.
Philip Arthur, 67, of Westwood Road, Bemerton Heath, was sentenced at Salisbury Magistrates Court on January 29th after pleading guilty in December, 2023.
It follows two incidents in Pewsey between November 1st, 2023 and December 31st, 2023, where Arthur asked for a massage from his victim and ran his hands on her thighs without her consent. During the second incident, Arthur smacked her on the bottom when she was cleaning.
Arthur was also sentenced to 60 days of rehabilitation activity and ordered to pay £154 victim surcharge.
Local Crime Investigator O’Harney said: “This incident was reported to us through a third party. It was a frightening assault that took place in the victim’s home by someone she trusted.
“Violence Against Women and Girls is a top priority for Wiltshire Police and we hope the result sends a strong message to perpetrators. I hope that the victim in this case feels a sense of justice for what they went through.
“I also hope that this encourages more victims of all crime to come forward. We are listening, and we will investigate.”
You can report crimes to Wiltshire Police on their website. Report a crime | Wiltshire Police, or by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency.
You can also find more advice on sexual assault here Rape and sexual assault | Wiltshire Police
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