Man jailed after High Wycombe attempted robbery
Jordan Barrett-Benjamin, aged 25, was sentenced to two years imprisonment
Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced to prison for attempting to rob a woman in Castlefield, High Wycombe.
Jordan Barrett-Benjamin, aged 25, of HMP Bullingdon, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment following a trial, in which he pleaded guilty half way through the hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court, which concluded on Monday (6/9).
Barrett-Benjamin was acquitted of one count of sexual assault and committing an offence in order to commit a sexual offence.
On 30 September last year at approximately 11.45pm, Barrett-Benjamin was on his way home when he encountered the victim, who was walking her dog.
He approached the victim from behind and following a short struggle, in which the victim struck Barrett-Benjamin over the head with her torch, he ran off.
The victim was unhurt and managed to get herself to safety.
Barrett- Benjamin was identified from DNA evidence found on the victim’s clothing.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Christian Meichsner, based at High Wycombe police station, said: “Barrett-Benjamin attacked a lone woman late at night while she was simply out walking her dog.
“It was a horrific and frightening ordeal for the victim, and it was only due to her brave and decisive actions that Barrett-Benjamin ran off empty handed.
“I know that this incident caused concern within the Castlefield community, and I would like to thank the local residents for their support during the investigation, particularly providing vital CCTV evidence which ultimately led to Barrett-Benjamin’s guilty plea.
“I hope that this sentence will provide some much sought-after closure for the victim in this case.”