In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Arturas Galinauskas, then 29, of Nelson Street, Southport, was sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment. On Friday, 30 January 2026, Galinauskas appeared at Liverpool Crown Court for a sexual assault committed in Winsford, Cheshire.
The investigation established that on 28 June 2025, Galinauskas met a 19-year-old woman and her friends at a venue in Winsford, where he introduced himself as “Tommy.” The group later moved to a house nearby, where the victim fell asleep. She awoke to find Galinauskas assaulting her, an act he only stopped when another person entered the room. The victim fled the address and immediately reported the matter to Cheshire Police.
Judicial Findings and Impact
The court reported that Galinauskas was identified by Northwich CID and arrested in the Delamere Street area of Winsford. Despite his claims that the activity was consensual, a jury found him guilty of one count of sexual assault on 12 December 2025, following a four-day trial. The judge emphasised that Galinauskas acted as a “sexual predator” who took advantage of a vulnerable woman while she slept.
Detective Constable Bethany Green emphasised the “bravery and resilience” shown by the victim throughout the judicial process. The judge noted that the 13-year custodial term reflected the “profound impact” of the assault. For his crimes in Winsford, the court determined that Galinauskas posed a significant risk to the community, necessitating a lengthy prison sentence to ensure public protection.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Winsford, Cheshire, Arturas Galinauskas was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 13 years in immediate custody.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were imposed for life.
- Conviction: Found guilty of one count of sexual assault.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Galinauskas is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Cheshire Police. His history of predatory behaviour against a sleeping victim means his status remains under “critical” scrutiny by local authorities.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Galinauskas must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Southport or any future address. Authorities state that his history of using a false name to target victims necessitates “stringent” monitoring. Any breach of his registration conditions or his licence terms following his release from prison will result in his immediate return to Liverpool Crown Court.
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