In 2019, the Offender Database reported that Luiz Assuncao, then 41, of Drummond Square, Wigan, Greater Manchester, was sentenced to 13 years in prison. On Thursday, 30 May 2019, Assuncao appeared at Bolton Crown Court for sentencing after subjecting a child under the age of 13 to a “vicious” and “sickening” campaign of sexual violence.
The investigation established that Assuncao raped his victim on 17 separate occasions. The prosecution reported that the “vile” abuse only came to light after the brave survivor confided in her mother, who immediately contacted Greater Manchester Police. When arrested and questioned by detectives, Assuncao demonstrated a “despicable” lack of remorse, repeatedly answering “no comment” to all 166 questions put to him during his interviews. Despite his initial refusal to cooperate, he eventually entered guilty pleas to all 17 counts of rape at a hearing in April 2019.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the offences were “horrendous” and had a “vicious” impact on the young victim. During the sentencing, the judge emphasised that the sheer number of rapes committed against a child under 13 necessitated a significant custodial term to reflect the gravity of the “vile” betrayal of trust. The prosecution emphasised that the survivor’s courage in coming forward was the catalyst for removing a dangerous predator from the community.
The judge emphasised that Assuncao’s predatory behaviour was “reprehensible” and that the “sickening” nature of his crimes required lifelong monitoring. The investigation found that although the defendant attempted to frustrate the legal process by remaining silent during police questioning, the “overwhelming” case against him ultimately led to his admission of guilt. For his crimes in Wigan, the court determined that Assuncao must serve a lengthy prison term to ensure public protection.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Luiz Assuncao was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 13 years in immediate custody.
- SHPO: A Sexual Harm Prevention Order was imposed for life.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are in effect for life.
- Convictions: Pled guilty to 17 counts of rape of a child under 13.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Assuncao is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Greater Manchester Police and the prison estate. Due to the “vicious” nature of his 17 rapes and the extreme vulnerability of his victims, his management remains under the highest level of scrutiny.
As a lifetime member of the Sex Offenders Register, Assuncao must comply with mandatory notification requirements regarding his residence in Wigan. Authorities state that his SHPO is a critical tool to ensure he is restricted from any environment involving children for the rest of his life. Any breach of his registration conditions, his court order, or his licence terms—should he be released—will result in his immediate arrest and return to Bolton Crown Court.
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