MARTIN MAUGHAN FROM GERRARDS CROSS SENTENCED FOR BRUTAL SEXUAL ASSAULT AND KIDNAPPING IN STOKE POGES AND SLough
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Gerrards Cross Sexual Abuser
In a series of disturbing crimes that shocked the local community, Martin Maughan, a 31-year-old man from Gerrards Cross, was sentenced this week to over eleven years in prison for a brutal assault and attempted abduction that took place in Stoke Poges and Slough.
On August 24 of the previous year, Maughan burst into the home of an 83-year-old widow in Stoke Poges, carrying out a violent sexual attack that left her with internal bruising and bleeding. The judge at Reading Crown Court heard that Maughan, who is known to have a history of criminal behavior, entered her residence after asking her questions to determine if any men were present. The elderly woman, standing at just 5 feet 2 inches, fought back as best she could but was ultimately overpowered by the attacker. Her victim impact statement revealed her profound distress, stating, "I am 83 years of age and in all those years I have never, never met a single man that has wanted to harm me in any way at all. It is not something that goes through the mind of an old lady that someone could do that to another human being. I know I put up a fight as best I could but it wasn't enough against such a big, aggressive man. I have nursed my husband for many years before he died of Parkinson's disease. I had just started to get over the grief of that and now I have the shock of this to recover from, and at my age I wonder if I ever will."
Just fifteen minutes prior to this assault, Maughan had targeted a 15-year-old girl in Salisbury Avenue, Slough. He approached her in her driveway, claiming to be from the council and asking to speak with her husband or sons about a water leak. When she asked for identification, Maughan went back to his car, supposedly to retrieve it, but then barged into her home after her, causing her to fall to the floor. He then slammed the door shut and stood over her, causing her to feel terrified and hyperventilating afterward. The victim, in her victim impact statement, expressed her fear, saying, "Having a constant feeling of worry when I am outside. I used to be happy about going out on my own, now I’m scared, even about going to the local shop. I’m always thinking that it could happen again."
During the attack on the elderly woman, Maughan’s behavior was particularly callous. As he left her lying on the floor, he asked mockingly, "Are you dead?" The court was told that he had also engaged in a spree of reckless driving and thefts over the following days. Police identified him as wanted on August 26, after he was seen driving at speeds of 90 to 100 mph on Stanwell Road in Slough, with his Ford Mondeo. Maughan’s dangerous driving included reversing into police vehicles multiple times, driving the wrong way up slip roads, and heading the wrong way on the M4 motorway.
His criminal activities extended over the next few days, during which he attempted to steal power tools worth approximately £600 from B&Q, stole two cars from members of the public, and drove them dangerously without insurance. Maughan’s prior criminal record includes a five-year, seven-month sentence for conspiracy to burgle and a disqualification from driving in 2012 for dangerous driving. His defense argued that he comes from a traditional traveling community, and that his offending has caused significant problems for his family, with stigma attached to sexual offenses within his community.
Throughout the proceedings, Maughan was visibly distressed, sobbing loudly as his defense lawyer presented his case. When asked to stand for sentencing, he claimed, "I have lost the power in my legs," but was eventually prompted to stand and was heard repeatedly saying, "I’m so sorry," and, "yes, Your Honour."
Judge Paul Dugdale emphasized the severity of Maughan’s crimes, stating, "It is not remotely surprising at all that the harm caused to these two vulnerable victims, one because she was young and alone, and the other because she was elderly and alone in her home, has been extensive. Both of them say how they feel embarrassed and ashamed. Neither should feel embarrassed and ashamed. They were the victims of a random, violent, rapid, criminal attack. Nothing that they could have done could have prevented your attack on them. Both of them commendably acted with great courage and determination to fight you off. When you are the victim of this kind of offence, there is nothing you can do about it. Both, frankly, should be very proud of the way that they behaved in the face of this utterly disgraceful attack."
He further condemned Maughan’s dangerous driving, describing it as one of the most perilous cases he had encountered. The judge sentenced him to an extended term of 11 years and one month in prison, with an additional five years on extended license. Maughan was also disqualified from driving for ten years and ordered to register as a sex offender for life.
During the sentencing, Maughan protested loudly, claiming, "I’m not a sex offender!" and accusing the court of lying, adding, "You’ll get a big pay cheque now won’t you!" He also shouted, "I love you baby!" to a woman in the gallery, who responded, "I love you too. See you tomorrow!"
In addition to the sexual assault charges, Maughan admitted to trespass with intent to commit sexual assault, attempted abduction, theft, attempted theft, dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, and driving whilst disqualified. His actions have left a lasting impact on his victims and the community, highlighting the dangers posed by individuals with a history of violent and reckless behavior.
On August 24 of the previous year, Maughan burst into the home of an 83-year-old widow in Stoke Poges, carrying out a violent sexual attack that left her with internal bruising and bleeding. The judge at Reading Crown Court heard that Maughan, who is known to have a history of criminal behavior, entered her residence after asking her questions to determine if any men were present. The elderly woman, standing at just 5 feet 2 inches, fought back as best she could but was ultimately overpowered by the attacker. Her victim impact statement revealed her profound distress, stating, "I am 83 years of age and in all those years I have never, never met a single man that has wanted to harm me in any way at all. It is not something that goes through the mind of an old lady that someone could do that to another human being. I know I put up a fight as best I could but it wasn't enough against such a big, aggressive man. I have nursed my husband for many years before he died of Parkinson's disease. I had just started to get over the grief of that and now I have the shock of this to recover from, and at my age I wonder if I ever will."
Just fifteen minutes prior to this assault, Maughan had targeted a 15-year-old girl in Salisbury Avenue, Slough. He approached her in her driveway, claiming to be from the council and asking to speak with her husband or sons about a water leak. When she asked for identification, Maughan went back to his car, supposedly to retrieve it, but then barged into her home after her, causing her to fall to the floor. He then slammed the door shut and stood over her, causing her to feel terrified and hyperventilating afterward. The victim, in her victim impact statement, expressed her fear, saying, "Having a constant feeling of worry when I am outside. I used to be happy about going out on my own, now I’m scared, even about going to the local shop. I’m always thinking that it could happen again."
During the attack on the elderly woman, Maughan’s behavior was particularly callous. As he left her lying on the floor, he asked mockingly, "Are you dead?" The court was told that he had also engaged in a spree of reckless driving and thefts over the following days. Police identified him as wanted on August 26, after he was seen driving at speeds of 90 to 100 mph on Stanwell Road in Slough, with his Ford Mondeo. Maughan’s dangerous driving included reversing into police vehicles multiple times, driving the wrong way up slip roads, and heading the wrong way on the M4 motorway.
His criminal activities extended over the next few days, during which he attempted to steal power tools worth approximately £600 from B&Q, stole two cars from members of the public, and drove them dangerously without insurance. Maughan’s prior criminal record includes a five-year, seven-month sentence for conspiracy to burgle and a disqualification from driving in 2012 for dangerous driving. His defense argued that he comes from a traditional traveling community, and that his offending has caused significant problems for his family, with stigma attached to sexual offenses within his community.
Throughout the proceedings, Maughan was visibly distressed, sobbing loudly as his defense lawyer presented his case. When asked to stand for sentencing, he claimed, "I have lost the power in my legs," but was eventually prompted to stand and was heard repeatedly saying, "I’m so sorry," and, "yes, Your Honour."
Judge Paul Dugdale emphasized the severity of Maughan’s crimes, stating, "It is not remotely surprising at all that the harm caused to these two vulnerable victims, one because she was young and alone, and the other because she was elderly and alone in her home, has been extensive. Both of them say how they feel embarrassed and ashamed. Neither should feel embarrassed and ashamed. They were the victims of a random, violent, rapid, criminal attack. Nothing that they could have done could have prevented your attack on them. Both of them commendably acted with great courage and determination to fight you off. When you are the victim of this kind of offence, there is nothing you can do about it. Both, frankly, should be very proud of the way that they behaved in the face of this utterly disgraceful attack."
He further condemned Maughan’s dangerous driving, describing it as one of the most perilous cases he had encountered. The judge sentenced him to an extended term of 11 years and one month in prison, with an additional five years on extended license. Maughan was also disqualified from driving for ten years and ordered to register as a sex offender for life.
During the sentencing, Maughan protested loudly, claiming, "I’m not a sex offender!" and accusing the court of lying, adding, "You’ll get a big pay cheque now won’t you!" He also shouted, "I love you baby!" to a woman in the gallery, who responded, "I love you too. See you tomorrow!"
In addition to the sexual assault charges, Maughan admitted to trespass with intent to commit sexual assault, attempted abduction, theft, attempted theft, dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, and driving whilst disqualified. His actions have left a lasting impact on his victims and the community, highlighting the dangers posed by individuals with a history of violent and reckless behavior.