BENJAMIN HOYLAND FROM WORKSOP SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT NEAR MANSFIELD
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Worksop Rapist
In a distressing case that unfolded in Nottingham, a young woman who was subjected to a sexual assault took a desperate step to seek help, sending a text message to her father that read, 'Help me. He is raping me.'
The incident occurred in November 2019, after the victim was led into a dark alleyway near a Mansfield nightclub. The court heard that the message was originally intended for a female friend she had been with that evening but was mistakenly sent to her father, causing immense distress.
Prosecutor Dawn Pritchard described the emotional impact of the message, stating, 'One can only imagine how her father felt when he saw that.'
Benjamin Hoyland, aged 21 and from St Peter’s Avenue, Worksop, was found guilty of sexual assault on March 31, 2018, and was subsequently sentenced to 18 months in custody. Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender for ten years.
The court was told that Hoyland had been with his girlfriend at the Lexis club in Mansfield, but she had left early. When Hoyland encountered the teenage victim, he described her as 'nice,' and they shared a kiss. The court clarified that the initial kissing was consensual.
Miss Pritchard explained that Hoyland expressed a desire to go somewhere quiet, and the victim agreed. They exited the club through the main entrance, and Hoyland suggested they go 'nowhere' as they entered an alleyway. It was there that he exposed himself and managed to remove some of her clothing. The victim refused to engage in any sexual act, repeatedly saying 'no,' and tried to prevent Hoyland’s actions.
During the assault, the victim sent the distressing text message. She then heard her name being shouted, which was her friends calling out to her after they found her in a state of distress—shaking and crying. Hoyland fled the scene, running down West Gate.
Judge Sally Hancox addressed Hoyland directly, stating, 'What happened that evening, in perhaps the most simplistic of terms, was rough and deeply unpleasant. You committed a sexual offence against someone who was all but a stranger. The wider public must know that behaviour of this type cannot and will not be tolerated in a civilised society. She clearly said no but you persisted.'
The court also considered the impact on the victim, who continues to suffer nightmares. A medical examination confirmed she had sustained abrasions during the attack. Despite initial charges, Hoyland was acquitted of a rape charge, but the court’s verdict confirmed his conviction for sexual assault, emphasizing the seriousness of his actions and the importance of societal condemnation of such behaviour.
The incident occurred in November 2019, after the victim was led into a dark alleyway near a Mansfield nightclub. The court heard that the message was originally intended for a female friend she had been with that evening but was mistakenly sent to her father, causing immense distress.
Prosecutor Dawn Pritchard described the emotional impact of the message, stating, 'One can only imagine how her father felt when he saw that.'
Benjamin Hoyland, aged 21 and from St Peter’s Avenue, Worksop, was found guilty of sexual assault on March 31, 2018, and was subsequently sentenced to 18 months in custody. Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender for ten years.
The court was told that Hoyland had been with his girlfriend at the Lexis club in Mansfield, but she had left early. When Hoyland encountered the teenage victim, he described her as 'nice,' and they shared a kiss. The court clarified that the initial kissing was consensual.
Miss Pritchard explained that Hoyland expressed a desire to go somewhere quiet, and the victim agreed. They exited the club through the main entrance, and Hoyland suggested they go 'nowhere' as they entered an alleyway. It was there that he exposed himself and managed to remove some of her clothing. The victim refused to engage in any sexual act, repeatedly saying 'no,' and tried to prevent Hoyland’s actions.
During the assault, the victim sent the distressing text message. She then heard her name being shouted, which was her friends calling out to her after they found her in a state of distress—shaking and crying. Hoyland fled the scene, running down West Gate.
Judge Sally Hancox addressed Hoyland directly, stating, 'What happened that evening, in perhaps the most simplistic of terms, was rough and deeply unpleasant. You committed a sexual offence against someone who was all but a stranger. The wider public must know that behaviour of this type cannot and will not be tolerated in a civilised society. She clearly said no but you persisted.'
The court also considered the impact on the victim, who continues to suffer nightmares. A medical examination confirmed she had sustained abrasions during the attack. Despite initial charges, Hoyland was acquitted of a rape charge, but the court’s verdict confirmed his conviction for sexual assault, emphasizing the seriousness of his actions and the importance of societal condemnation of such behaviour.