Back in 2017, Llion Wyn Jones, the Caernarfon Rapist, with malevolent eyes who pursued a woman into an underpass during the early hours and sexually assaulted her, was sentenced to six years and four months in prison.
Judge Rhys Rowlands informed assailant Llion Wyn Jones that his actions constituted a nightmare for young women and their families.
The 20-year-old woman, who was attacked, relinquished her employment and said in a victim impact statement to the court today that her life has been irrevocably altered subsequent to the incident in Bangor.
Llion Wyn Jones, 50, of Ashton Terrace, Caernarfon, pleaded guilty to false imprisonment with the intent to perpetrate a sexual offence, following the dismissal of a charge of attempted rape.
The court was informed that he seized her by the throat, attempted to remove her undergarments, and proceeded to unfasten his own trousers during the assault on Penybryn Road.
However, the victim, fearing imminent loss of consciousness, kicked Llion Wyn Jones and managed to escape.
The court heard that Jones laughed as he departed.
Judge Rowlands, presiding at Mould Crown Court, praised the victim for her conduct throughout the entire process.
Prosecuting barrister Elen Owen stated that, during the early hours of September 10, the victim was returning home following an evening with friends.
Her boyfriend was scheduled to meet her, but she departed earlier than intended.
Miss Owen stated that as she neared the Skerries public house at the conclusion of the high street, she observed the defendant for the first time.
She had not previously encountered him. He was walking in front of her, and she originally thought nothing of it.
However, she subsequently recognised that after turning off the street, he was now positioned behind her.
At that moment, she was conversing with her boyfriend, expressing her fears, and he attempted to reassure her that there was no cause for alarm.
As they neared the subway, which she referred to as a tunnel, she assumed he was choosing another path, prompting her to enter the tube, the court was informed.
Miss Owen stated that she would typically not contemplate traversing the dark tunnel alone.
She subsequently realised that the defendant had hastened ahead of her and was staring at her with what she characterises as malevolent eyes.
The defendant discarded the meal he was holding and seized her, forcefully pinning her against a wall, applying his full weight upon her.
Miss Owen stated that Llion Wyn Jones successfully turned off her phone while holding it in her left hand.
He attempted to push her to the floor, and the victim recounted that she was partially down when his hand sought to make contact with her entire right side.
Llion Wyn Jones attempted to access her garments, grunting in the process, then endeavoured to unfasten his own trousers when he was unsuccessful in opening hers.
She vociferated for assistance and attempted to repel him while delivering kicks.
Llion Wyn Jones’s grip on her throat intensified, and she recounted her inability to see anything, breathe, or produce sound despite her attempts to scream.
Miss Owen stated that she struck Llion Wyn Jones with maximum force with her right hand to his jaw, causing him to release her throat.
She successfully unlocked her phone and informed him that her boyfriend was arriving.
He was grinning and chuckling prior to departing.
She could not move and just stood there gasping for breath, said Miss Owen.
Fortunately, her boyfriend then arrived at the scene.
Arrested and interviewed, Jones said he was very drunk, saw a girl wearing sexy clothing and decided to try his luck with her.
He claimed he asked her for a kiss and grabbed her breast and her buttocks.
In a statement, his victim said that, since the attack, she had difficulty sleeping, had nightmares and flashbacks, had lost her confidence, feared being alone and had to give up her employment.
Following the sentencing, PC John Evans, a victim liaison officer from North Wales Police’s Amethyst team, said: “I hope this sentence goes some way to reassure the victim and echoes the words used by the judge that she demonstrated great strength of character in coming forward, standing up to the perpetrator and ensuring that justice was served.
“It should also serve as a warning to perpetrators that these types of crimes will not be tolerated within our community and will be investigated meticulously.
“It is important to reassure victims that North Wales Police will provide the appropriate specialist support to assist them through every stage of an investigation and throughout any subsequent court proceedings.”
The Amethyst team provide specialist services to support victims and encourage anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence to come forward.
If a victim does not feel ready to report to the police, services can be accessed through the confidential Amethyst SARC helpline on 0808 156 3658.
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