A MAN who sexually assaulted a woman in Conwy has been jailed.

Giorgian-Cristian Martin, 27, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to six years and two months’ imprisonment at Mold Crown Court today (April 30).

Martin, who previously admitted trespassing and sexual assault, will be returned to Romania after serving his prison sentence.

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Prosecuting, John Philpotts told the court that the victim was on a night out in September 2023 when she encountered Martin.

Both she and Martin were under the influence of alcohol when the defendant escorted her home, but she was woken by him attempting to lower her knickers as she lay in bed.

She tried to pull them back up while screaming and “kicking and hitting out” at Martin, who also bit her finger.

After the attack, which lasted roughly five minutes, police were informed, and Martin was arrested in October in Essex.

He admitted being the male who had taken the victim home, but said he remained outside her property at all times.

Despite this, forensic investigations carried out revealed Martin’s DNA from a bruise the victim had sustained, and from the finger he had bitten.

In a statement, the victim said the incident has “destroyed her life,” adding that she no longer feels safe in her own home, and has suffered flashbacks and nightmares since.

Defending Martin, who had previous convictions for theft in the UK and Germany, Thomas McLoughlin said his client “accepts the devastating impacts” of his actions on the victim.

Martin has a young family, for whom he is the sole provider, who have had to return to Romania as a result of his conviction.

Sentencing, Judge Rhys Rowlands also imposed a restraining order, preventing Martin from contacting the victim.

Judge Rowlands told him: “You specifically targeted a particularly vulnerable victim. Your behaviour has had a very bad effect upon her.

“It is far, far too serious to be dealt with by anything other than an immediate custodial sentence, and one, I’m afraid, of some length.”

Speaking after sentencing, North Wales Police's Chief Superintendent, Jason Devonport, said: “The circumstances surrounding this case were truly shocking, and will have long-lasting effects on the victim.

"I would like to commend them for their bravery in what were very traumatising circumstances.

“I welcome today’s sentence. It underlines there is no place for violence against women and girls in our society, and as a force, we are committed to bringing perpetrators of such crimes to justice.

“We take all reports of this nature very seriously, and we remain committed to making North Wales the safest place to live, work, and visit.”