A man who crept into his victim’s home while she was asleep with the intention of sexually assaulting her has been jailed.

Ian Essom, 41, got into the property in Olney, Buckinghamshire, at around 1am on 18 November last year and started kissing his sleeping victim.

When she resisted his advances, Essom restrained her before eventually leaving the property.

He was found guilty of trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence after a one-day trial at Aylesbury Crown Court in May.

The court heard that Essom was already subject to a two-year restraining order at the time for repeatedly staring at a 21-year-old woman as she worked late shifts at a petrol station.

For that offence, he was found guilty of harassment and given a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, police said.

On Thursday, Essom was jailed for eight years and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

Detective Constable Kim McHugh said: ‘I would like to thank the victim for coming forward to police and for supporting us with the investigation.

‘She has shown great strength in giving evidence at trial.

‘Thames Valley Police does not tolerate this behaviour and we will work tirelessly to investigate thoroughly and bring offenders to justice.

‘I hope this conviction gives others the confidence to come forward and make a report to the police.’

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