A FORMER Basingstoke man has been jailed for committing sexual offences following a night out in Plymouth.
Dean Newton, of Basingstoke at the time but now of Scotland, committed the offences in a hotel room following a night out in Plymouth in October 2019.
The offences both involve the same victim and came to light in January 2020 when he approached police to report what happened.
On the night in question Newton engaged in sexual activity with the victim as he slept and took photos of him naked on his phone.
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Dean Newton (Image: Devon and Cornwall Police) Newton was arrested in Basingstoke where he was living at the time and following an investigation by detectives from the Sexual Offences Investigation Team, was charged in 2023.
The 51-year-old was found guilty of causing or inciting a person to engage in sexual activity without consent and voyeurism following a trial at Plymouth Crown Court, which began on Tuesday, July 2.
Newton was sentenced at the same court on Thursday, July 11, and was jailed for five years and three months.
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Officer in charge, DC Andrea Dominik said: “Newton took the opportunity to commit these sexual offences on a young vulnerable victim, and they have had a significant impact on the victim’s life, his health and his relationships, and will continue to do so for the rest of his life.
“The victim has shown immense bravery and commitment to the investigation and the court process. I hope the verdict can provide some level of conclusion to the events for him. His voice has been heard, and the result of the trial shows that victims will be believed, and justice will be done.
“Devon and Cornwall Police are invested in reducing sexual violence. We recognise that the criminal justice system can sometimes be a difficult process for victims, but there are support measures which can be put in place to support them through the whole journey. I hope this gives other people the courage to come forward.”
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