EditorJAILED: Llanelli man who ignored victim’s pleas during flat attack sentenced to six years
Jason Bailey, now of Llanelli but formerly of Porthcawl, was sentenced today (March 17) at Cardiff Crown Court.
He had been found guilty of rape and assault following a trial relating to an incident on August 28, 2023.
Victim repeatedly said “no”
The court heard Bailey had previously approached the woman asking for “no strings fun”, which she rejected.
During the attack at the flat, the victim repeatedly told him “no” as he approached her.
Bailey ignored her refusals, pinned her down and carried out the assault.
Afterwards, he told her: “Between us, yeah?”
The victim later told friends, who contacted police.
Lasting impact on victim
In a victim personal statement, the woman described the impact the attack has had on her life.
She said she struggled to get out of bed, experienced flashbacks and developed anxiety and depression.
“I felt so angry at myself and blamed myself,” she said.
“I thought I could fight back but have struggled to come to terms with my reaction.”
Police praise victim’s bravery
Detective Constable Ashley Colston, of South Wales Police, said: “Jason Bailey was under no illusion that the acts he carried out were illegal, yet he did so anyway.
“Bailey exploited a power imbalance and thrived off it.
“We commend the bravery of the victim who came forward and helped secure this conviction.”
Court: “You did not take no for an answer”
Sentencing, the judge described the offence as an “opportunistic” sexual attack.
“You took the opportunity to force yourself upon her and did not take no for an answer,” the court heard.
Bailey was also made subject to an indefinite restraining order and will remain on the sex offenders register for life.
The court heard Bailey had no previous convictions, although he had received a caution in the past. Mitigation referenced personal and family difficulties, but the court said the seriousness of the offence required an immediate custodial sentence.
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Mathrubhumi English
