Man handed extended sentence for sex assault in Daventry

A 53-year-old man has been jailed after a jury at Northampton Crown Court found him guilty of sexually assaulting a vulnerable man.

Jason Mustoe, of The Medway in Daventry, was sentenced to three years and four months in prison, which was extended by a further two years on licence due to him being a dangerous offender.

He was also made subject of a four-year restraining order preventing him from contacting his victim as well as being issued with an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Mustoe was found guilty of one count of sexual assault on a male on January 13 this year, following a four-day trial at the county’s crown court. He returned to the same court at the end of March to be sentenced.

The court heard that on July 27, 2024, Mustoe had sexually touched the vulnerable man, who he had befriended, and when told to stop, continued knowing that his actions were unwanted and unrequited.

The victim told Mustoe that his inappropriate behaviour made him feel uncomfortable, but despite apologising, Mustoe continued to make sexual advances towards the younger male, who made his excuses and left.

Once in a place of safety, the victim confided in a friend, who encouraged him to report it to Northamptonshire Police. Mustoe was arrested and subsequently charged in connection with the incident.

On July 30, Mustoe was remanded in custody after he entered no plea at Northampton Magistrates’ Court and his case was committed to the county’s crown court for trial.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Stevens, of the CID West team, said: “Jason Mustoe’s predatory behaviour towards a vulnerable man, who trusted him and saw him as a friend, is deplorable.

“I am pleased that the jury saw him for the dangerous sexual predator that he is, and that the extended prison sentence reflects the seriousness of his offending and the potential risk that he poses to the public.

“Finally, I would like to commend the survivor for both his bravery and dignity throughout the investigation and during the trial, when he was forced to relive the traumatic experience due to Mustoe failing to take responsibility for his appalling actions.”

*This report and custody image have been released with the support of the survivor in this case, who has a legal right to lifelong anonymity*

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