WILLIAM HUNT FROM BLURTON SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR RAPE IN STAFFORD
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Blurton Rapist
In September 2011, William Hunt, a 52-year-old man from Wimborne Avenue, Blurton, was sentenced to a decade behind bars after being convicted of raping a teenage girl on two separate occasions. The Stafford Crown Court heard that Hunt had physically overpowered his young victim, forcing himself upon her twice during the assault.
Hunt had previously admitted to two counts of raping a girl under the age of 14, but during police interviews, he initially denied any involvement, claiming that the girl had lied about the incidents. Prosecutor Stuart Clarkson detailed that Hunt was physically too heavy for the girl to push off, which contributed to her inability to resist during the assaults.
Following the attacks, Hunt threatened the victim, warning her not to report the crimes to the authorities. The court was informed that the girl has been profoundly affected by her traumatic experiences, suffering from depression and even attempting to take her own life as a result of the ordeal.
Hunt, who resides on Wimborne Avenue in Blurton, maintained a stance of denial during police interviews but ultimately pleaded guilty to the charges of rape. His defense lawyer, Catherine O’Reilly, highlighted that Hunt has no prior convictions related to sexual offenses. She acknowledged that Hunt has struggled with alcohol and cannabis use in the past but emphasized that these issues do not justify or excuse his criminal behavior.
Judge Robin Onions, presiding over the case, sentenced Hunt to ten years in prison. In his remarks, the judge condemned Hunt’s initial denial and accusations that the victim had lied, emphasizing that Hunt was fully aware of his actions. The judge pointed out that the assaults were unprotected, adding to the severity of the crimes, and rejected Hunt’s claim of amnesia, asserting that he remembers exactly what he did.
Furthermore, Judge Onions ordered Hunt to be registered as a sex offender for life. He also prohibited Hunt from working with children for the rest of his life and imposed a sexual offences prevention order, which strictly forbids any unsupervised contact with children under 16. The judge advised Hunt to confront his actions and participate in rehabilitation programs while incarcerated, emphasizing that individuals like him face lengthy sentences due to the gravity of their crimes.
Hunt had previously admitted to two counts of raping a girl under the age of 14, but during police interviews, he initially denied any involvement, claiming that the girl had lied about the incidents. Prosecutor Stuart Clarkson detailed that Hunt was physically too heavy for the girl to push off, which contributed to her inability to resist during the assaults.
Following the attacks, Hunt threatened the victim, warning her not to report the crimes to the authorities. The court was informed that the girl has been profoundly affected by her traumatic experiences, suffering from depression and even attempting to take her own life as a result of the ordeal.
Hunt, who resides on Wimborne Avenue in Blurton, maintained a stance of denial during police interviews but ultimately pleaded guilty to the charges of rape. His defense lawyer, Catherine O’Reilly, highlighted that Hunt has no prior convictions related to sexual offenses. She acknowledged that Hunt has struggled with alcohol and cannabis use in the past but emphasized that these issues do not justify or excuse his criminal behavior.
Judge Robin Onions, presiding over the case, sentenced Hunt to ten years in prison. In his remarks, the judge condemned Hunt’s initial denial and accusations that the victim had lied, emphasizing that Hunt was fully aware of his actions. The judge pointed out that the assaults were unprotected, adding to the severity of the crimes, and rejected Hunt’s claim of amnesia, asserting that he remembers exactly what he did.
Furthermore, Judge Onions ordered Hunt to be registered as a sex offender for life. He also prohibited Hunt from working with children for the rest of his life and imposed a sexual offences prevention order, which strictly forbids any unsupervised contact with children under 16. The judge advised Hunt to confront his actions and participate in rehabilitation programs while incarcerated, emphasizing that individuals like him face lengthy sentences due to the gravity of their crimes.