A 24-year-old male has been found guilty of sexually assaulting another male within his residence in Kingsthorpe, Northampton.
On January 16 of this year, Budd Lee Simmons, formerly of Northampton, was invited to rest on a sofa at a friend’s residence in Kingsthorpe following a night out.
While everyone was asleep, Simmons entered a bedroom within the residence and sexually attacked a man in his own bed by engaging in indecent touching.
The man woke up and Simmons fled the address with police being called a short time later.
Simmons was arrested and subsequently charged with sexual assault. At Northampton Crown Court on November 17 this year, he pleaded guilty to the offence and was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.
Lead Investigator – PC Jess Hurst, said: “First of all, I want to commend the man in this case for his bravery in coming forward, reporting this offence to us, and supporting the case throughout the court process.
“In his victim personal statement, he wrote that he keeps wondering if he could have done anything differently to prevent this offence from happening.
“Let me be absolutely clear – as with any case of sexual assault, the blame here is on the offender only. This man could not have done anything differently and he must not blame himself. Budd Simmons is the only person in this case who should feel responsibility and shame for his actions.
“Men are often less likely to speak up when they are victims of sexual assault and abuse, and I hope this case shows that Northamptonshire Police will take their reports extremely seriously and that they will be treated with sensitivity and support throughout.
“Budd Simmons is now behind bars and that is solely down to this man’s bravery in coming forward. I hope the conclusion of this case provides him with a sense of closure and the ability to move forward.”
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