A 54-year-old man who sexually assaulted a woman as she slept has been jailed.
Vincent Davies, of no fixed abode, admitted a charge of sexual assault by penetration following the incident in Connah’s Quay in August.
As the victim lay asleep in bed, Davies sexually assaulted the woman in the middle of the night.
When he was confronted the following day, he apologised to the victim before fleeing.
He was arrested the following day and subsequently charged and remanded into custody.
At Mold Crown Court on Thursday, 23 November, he was jailed for three and a half years.
He was made the subject of a 10-year restraining order to protect the victim and to notification requirements as a sex offender indefinitely.
Davies was also barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Daniel Jones said: “This incident has had a significant impact on the victim who was incredibly brave in coming forward to report this horrific crime.
“Davies knowingly committed this offence while the victim was asleep and unable to consent.
“She was in a place where she should have been safe.
“We will do everything in our power to bring those who inflict sexual harm to justice.
“We take every report of violence against women incredibly seriously and urge anyone who has experienced such behaviour to get in touch with us. You will be listened to and supported.”
