JARED TOWNLEY SEX OFFENDER FROM COWES FACES JAIL AFTER SHOCKING ASSAULTS

In August 2013, Jared Townley, a 21-year-old resident of Adelaide Grove in East Cowes, was convicted of serious sexual offenses that have left a lasting impact on his victims. The case, heard at the Isle of Wight Crown Court, revealed disturbing details about Townley's actions and the subsequent legal proceedings that underscored the gravity of his crimes.

Judge Richard Price addressed the court, emphasizing the profound psychological harm inflicted upon the two young women involved. He expressed concern that Townley's actions had likely caused indelible emotional scars, and he criticized the defendant for forcing his victims to relive their trauma through court proceedings by persistently lying about the incidents. The judge remarked, “Despite the very serious effect on your victims, you have shown not a trace of remorse.”

The prosecution, led by Peter Spink, detailed the nature of the assaults. It was revealed that Townley had partially undressed a sleeping girl before sexually assaulting her. This incident occurred during a party in Cowes on the evening of August 11 of the previous year. The victim, who had been drinking and chose to stay in a host’s bedroom, was assaulted while she was asleep. Townley had told her that it was their secret room and that no one else would know about what happened. The victim later confided in fellow party-goers, revealing the assault.

Townley initially denied both allegations, including a second incident involving penetration with a second victim, who was only 17 years old at the time. However, the jury found him guilty of both sexual assaults after a five-week trial. The second victim confronted Townley at the same party about the earlier assault, and she later reported a separate incident that occurred at his home sometime after June 2009. Townley claimed that the second assault never took place, but the court was not convinced.

During the proceedings, Judge Price expressed his concerns about Townley's behavior and honesty. He stated, “It seems to me that there is something strange about this defendant. One cannot behave in that way without going to prison. He may pose a danger to females and his emphatic lies to the jury did not help him.”

As a result of his convictions, Townley was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Additionally, he was banned from working with children for life and was ordered to sign the sex offenders register for a period of ten years. The court's decision reflects the serious nature of his crimes and the ongoing risk he may pose to the safety of young women in the community of Cowes and beyond.