Hungerford man jailed for two years for sexual assault
Mark Jones had entered the victims’ room, hid beside her bed and sexually assaulted her whilst she lay asleep.
A man from Hungerford has been sentenced to prison for a sex offence.
Mark Jones, aged 34, of Radley Bottom, Hungerford, appeared at Reading Crown Court, where he was sentenced to two years in prison.
Following a four-day trial earlier this year, a jury unanimously found Jones guilty of one count of sexual assault by penetration.
Jones has also been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.
In December 2022, Jones entered the victims’ room, hid beside her bed and sexually assaulted her whilst she lay asleep.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Daniel Pullen, said: “I want to commend the incredible bravery of the victim in coming forward to report this crime and for remaining engaged with the police throughout what has been a long and emotionally challenging process.
“Her strength in the face of such trauma is admirable.
“The actions of Jones were calculated and predatory. He knowingly committed this offence while the victim was asleep and unable to consent, demonstrating a deliberate and deceitful intent."