Flimby teenager jailed and put on sex-offender register indefinitely

A 19-year-old who admitted charges including rape has been jailed today at Carlisle Crown Court.

Leo Wilson, of School Drive, Flimby, was sentenced after pleading guilty to rape and attempted penetrative sexual activity with a child at a hearing earlier this month.

The court heard how two girls had been in the company of Wilson at his home in 2021, playing computer games, when they fell asleep.

One of the girls woke in the early hours of the morning to find Wilson on top of her. He first sexually assaulted her and then raped her. The girl and her friend then left the house.

Officers arrested Wilson but he refused to answer questions put to him in his police interviews.

However, at court he pleaded guilty to both offences and was sentenced to three years and two months in prison. Wilson was also made subject of a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and he was put on the sex offenders register for an indefinite period.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Simon Quinn of Cumbria Police said: “Wilson sought to take advantage of a girl, younger than him, who had fallen asleep in his room."

“His actions were predatory and he was fully aware that he did not have the consent of the victim."

“I’d like to thank the victim in this case for her bravery and courage throughout the process – first in coming forward to report what had occurred and then in giving statements which ultimately resulted in a guilty plea and Wilson being held accountable for his actions in court."

“I would encourage anyone who has been victim to a sexual offence to contact police so that our officers can investigate, and you will be supported. "

“Support is available, and the Constabulary works closely with trusted partner agencies to provide the appropriate support which is tailored to an individual’s circumstances."

• child sex offences
• Carlisle Crown Court