Philip Rooney, the Portsmouth Paedophile, a sexual offender, has received a 14-month prison sentence for assaulting a teenage girl and subsequently headbutting her father in Portsmouth.
Philip Rooney, 48, appeared before Winchester Crown Court today, Friday, 17 October, over two incidents that occurred on Monday, 21 July.
On Monday, July 21, Philip Rooney accosted a very young-looking and vulnerable 16-year-old girl on Milton Lane in Portsmouth and inappropriately groped her over her clothing.
The child subsequently fled home and informed her parents about the incident, prompting them to search for Rooney.
Upon discovery, Philip Rooney attempted to escape but was apprehended by his father as the police were summoned.
Philip Rooney commenced head-butting the father repeatedly, resulting in a bloodied nose.
He evaded capture but was later recognised by an officer and apprehended the next day.
On 15 September, a jury at Winchester Crown Court convicted Philip Rooney of sexual assault and assault by beating.
Philip Rooney reappeared at the same court today, where he received a sentence of 14 months’ jail.
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