At Bolton Crown Court, 36-year-old Karl Robert Billington from St Peter's Terrace, Farnworth, received an indeterminate sentence for public protection, with a mandatory minimum of five years behind bars.
He was also ordered to remain on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
The incident occurred around 2:30 pm on September 13, 2007, involving a 45-year-old woman who was walking down Mable Brow with her shopping when Billington approached her.
He made a sexual comment, threatened her, and subsequently committed a sexual assault.
He forcibly took her into nearby bushes and raped her.
The verdict was supported by DNA evidence that confirmed his involvement.
Detective Constable Dave Fox remarked on the aggressive nature of Billington's actions and the lasting psychological harm inflicted on the victim.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
's Terrace, Farnworth, received an indeterminate sentence for public protection, with a mandatory minimum of five years behind bars. He was also ordered to remain on the Sex Offenders Register for life. The incident occurred around 2:30 ...
Life or indeterminate sentence
five years
At Bolton Crown Court, 36-year-old Karl Robert Billington from St Peter's Terrace, Farnworth, received an indeterminate sentence for public protection, with a mandatory minimum of five years behind bars
Sex Offenders Register
life
He was also ordered to remain on the Sex Offenders Register for life
