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Kyle Thompson jailed for sexual assaults on two women

Kyle Thompson, 40, of Coniston Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, has been jailed after sexually assaulting two women in quick succession.

He appeared at Preston Crown Court charged with three counts of sexual assault on a female and one count of intentional strangulation. The offences took place on 21 February while Thompson was heavily intoxicated.

Thompson arrived at a property and, despite being told to leave, removed his trousers and tried to kiss the first victim. Judge Robert Altham said: “She says you tried to grab her face, and you used such force that you nearly broke her glasses.”

After she escaped, Thompson forced his way in, sexually assaulted a second woman and told her he was a registered sex offender.

Of the impact on the second victim, Judge Altham said: “The effect has been profound. She describes feeling frightened, shocked and sickened during the sexual assaults, and as a result she suffered fear and anxiety and felt it has impacted her health and everyday activities. It has had an impact on her confidence, well-being, and sense of security.”

Rachel Woods, mitigating, said Thompson pleaded guilty, has not drunk alcohol or taken drugs since the incidents, and is now on better terms with his family. She told the court: “He only has himself to blame; he is his own worst enemy. He has been grateful for the period of time in custody to become devoid of drink and drugs; in many ways, his incarceration has brought him and his family back together.”

Thompson was sentenced to four years and eight months, including an additional two months for breaching a suspended sentence.