Man jailed for sexual assault against Dorset ambulance worker
58 year old James Macky's also been placed on the sex offenders register
A man's been jailed for three years and two months, for sexual assault against a Dorset ambulance worker.
58 year old James Macky from London attacked a female Emergency Care Assistant from the South Western Ambulance Trust (SWASFT), as he was being transported to Poole Hospital last June.
He's also been put on the sex offenders register for life.
The incident was captured on the staff member's body-cam with Macky also causing criminal damage to the ambulance that was carrying him.
He urinated on life-saving equipment, putting the vehicle out of action for 36 hours while it had to be repaired and deep cleaned.
The female Emergency Care Assistant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said:
“I do my job simply because I want to make a difference. I come to work each day to offer treatment, care, and comfort to those in greatest need.
“When I arrived for my shift, I did not expect to be spat at, sexually assaulted, and subjected to threatening behaviour, appalling racial remarks and misogynistic comments. This individual showed utter contempt towards me and my fellow crew members who were simply trying to do their jobs.
“Unfortunately, these incidents are becoming more prevalent, and no one should feel afraid to come to work. Luckily, I was wearing a body camera, which captured the assault and the footage was used as evidence.
“I would like to thank my senior officers for their support and commitment to me during this difficult time.”
Alan Packwood, Crime and Violence Reduction Officer at SWASFT, said:
“What happened to our female crew member is shocking and completely unacceptable. James Macky assaulted them while they were trying to help him.
“The criminal damage to the ambulance resulted in the vehicle being taken of the road, at a time when the service was already stretched.
“As an organisation we will prosecute any individual who assaults or abuses one of our people while they are at work. Please help us to help you and treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve.”