AARON HUNT'S SHOCKING SEXUAL ASSAULT IN REDDITCH: VULNERABLE WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRINK AND DRUGS
In June 2016, a disturbing case unfolded in Redditch involving Aaron Hunt, a 34-year-old man with a troubling criminal history.Hunt, who was already serving a license for a previous sexual offence, was found guilty after a trial of sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
The incident took place in Redditch, where Hunt resides on Astley Close, Woodrow.
According to court proceedings, Hunt’s latest conviction was for sexual assault, and he was subsequently sentenced to eight years in prison at Worcester Crown Court.
The judge, Christopher Plunkett, highlighted Hunt’s prior conviction from 2013, when he was convicted of assaulting a 15-year-old girl.
The court also ordered Hunt to register as a sex offender for life and imposed a restraining order to prevent him from contacting his latest victim.
The prosecutor, Tariq Shakoor, described the profound impact the assault had on the victim’s life.
She had struggled immensely following the attack, attempting to take her own life and engaging in self-harm.
Her ordeal was described as devastating, with the court hearing how her mental health had been severely affected.
The incident began when the woman, who was on medication, invited Hunt into her flat as a gesture of kindness.
She had been drinking alcohol and using cannabis prior to the assault.
The court heard that Hunt found her lying in a passageway outside her residence.
He then assaulted her on the floor and continued his attack when he took her into her bedroom.
During the trial, Hunt’s defense lawyer, Michael Aspinall, stated that Hunt was attempting to rebuild his life.
Aspinall explained that Hunt was working as a building worker and employed as a storeman, and that he was trying to reconnect with his young daughter.
However, the judge was unpersuaded by these arguments, emphasizing that Hunt’s assault occurred when the woman was vulnerable due to her intoxication.
The judge pointed out that Hunt was in a position of trust, having been invited into her flat, which he exploited.
The court concluded that Hunt posed a significant risk of reoffending in a sexual manner.
As a result, the judge extended Hunt’s license period by an additional five years after his release, citing the need to protect the public from further harm.
Overall, the case underscores the serious nature of Hunt’s actions and the ongoing threat he poses, especially given his history and the circumstances of this latest offence in Redditch.
