JOBERT CACAYORIN SHOCKS SWANSEA WITH SEXUAL ASSAULTS NEAR TREBOETH AND MUMBLES

In March 2021, a disturbing series of sexual assaults occurred along the Swansea seafront, specifically targeting a lone female jogger in the vicinity of Mumbles. The perpetrator, identified as Jobert Cacayorin, carried out two separate attacks over a span of just three days, leaving the victim traumatized and prompting a significant police investigation.

According to court proceedings, the first incident took place in July of the previous year, when the woman was running along the promenade near Mumbles. It was reported that Cacayorin approached her and engaged in inappropriate physical contact, grabbing her bottom and touching her breasts before fleeing the scene on a bicycle. The victim was left shaken by the encounter, which marked the beginning of a series of distressing events.

Following the initial assault, Swansea police launched a comprehensive investigation. Detectives meticulously created a profile of the suspect based on the details provided by the victim and the nature of the offences. To apprehend the perpetrator before he could strike again, plain-clothed officers were deployed in the area, conducting covert surveillance and patrols.

Remarkably, their efforts paid off just ten days later. A plain-clothed officer observed a man acting suspiciously around a woman who closely resembled the first victim’s description. Recognizing the potential link, police swiftly intervened and detained the suspect, who was later identified as 36-year-old Jobert Cacayorin, residing on New Road in Treboeth, Swansea.

During the subsequent court hearing, the victim’s impact statement was read aloud, revealing the profound emotional toll the assaults had taken. She expressed that she had previously felt safe while running in the area but now experiences heightened anxiety whenever she encounters someone on a bicycle approaching her. Her sense of security had been shattered by Cacayorin’s actions.

In January of this year, Cacayorin was convicted at Swansea Crown Court of two counts of sexual assault. It was noted that he had no prior convictions either in the UK or abroad, making these offences a shocking breach of trust and safety.

Representing Cacayorin, solicitor David Singh explained that the defendant had moved to the UK in search of employment to support his family. He also highlighted that Cacayorin had lost his reputation due to these allegations and expressed his intention to return to Spain once he served his sentence.

Judge John Philpotts addressed the court, emphasizing the severity of the offences. He stated that Cacayorin had “violated” his victim and acknowledged the frightening experience she endured. The judge praised the police for their diligent work in tracking down the suspect but criticized Cacayorin for refusing to admit his guilt, which forced the victim to relive her ordeal in court.

Ultimately, Cacayorin was sentenced to four months in prison for each offence, with the sentences to run concurrently, resulting in an overall term of four months. Additionally, he was ordered to register as a sex offender for the next seven years, underscoring the serious nature of his crimes and the ongoing risk he poses to the community.