Man jailed for serious sexual assault on teenager in Portsmouth
The 24-year-old will spend six years behind bars
A man who seriously sexually assaulted a 19-year-old woman on a night out in Portsmouth city centre has been jailed for six years.
Sebastine Kava Liliu, of no fixed address, raped his victim in Winston Churchill Avenue at around 1.15am on February 11th.
A 24 year-old man has been jailed for six years following a rape in Portsmouth city centre in February.
He admitted the offence at Portsmouth Crown Court on March 18th and was sentenced at the same court yesterday (June 13th).
Kava Liliu will also be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Upon sentencing the judge, Michael Bowes KC, said:
"What you did that night has had a very profound effect on the aggrieved. As well as the physical damage you caused, you have caused psychological harm that will remain with her for many years, and probably the rest of her life”.
A 28-year-old man from Portsmouth previously arrested on suspicion of rape as part of police enquiries was released without charge and will face no further action.
DI Marcus Baker from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s specialist Operation Amberstone team said:
"Today’s sentence sends a clear message that Sebastine Kava Liliu’s behaviour will not be tolerated.
"He targeted a woman who was enjoying a night out and had attacked her within twenty minutes of first coming into contact with her.
"Our officers on patrol in the area identified that she was in a distressed state shortly afterwards and an investigation was immediately launched.
“I’m pleased that this sentence will finally provide some closure to his victim. I’d like to commend her bravery and I hope this case encourages others to speak out and seek support if they have been victims of sexual assaults."