COLIN EVANS FROM ACCRINGTON SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN BURNLEY
In June 2019, a man from Accrington was handed a significant prison sentence after being convicted of a serious sexual assault.Colin Evans, aged 32 and residing on Fielding Lane in Accrington, faced trial at Burnley Crown Court where he was found guilty of one count of sexual assault.
The incident involved a woman who was subjected to a brutal and distressing attack within the town of Accrington, leaving her with multiple injuries that necessitated hospital treatment.
The jury, after careful deliberation, returned a verdict on June 13th, finding Evans guilty of the sexual assault charge.
However, they acquitted him of two other related counts concerning the same victim, indicating that the evidence was sufficient for one conviction but not for the others.
Following the verdict, Judge Dodd sentenced Colin Evans to a term of seven years in prison.
In addition to the custodial sentence, the judge ordered Evans to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register, a legal requirement aimed at monitoring individuals convicted of sexual offenses and preventing future harm.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of the justice system to address and penalize sexual violence within communities like Accrington, emphasizing the importance of accountability and victim protection.
