A sex attacker who poured bleach over a woman has been jailed for 12 years. Neil Allsopp, 48, of Ash Tree Road in Mixenden, Halifax, was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court after admitting to assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, sexual assault by penetration, and intentional strangulation.
Details of the attack
The court heard how the victim suffered numerous fractured ribs, a fractured spine, and a fractured sternum during the ordeal. She also had bleach poured over her. In a victim personal statement read in court, she said: “The attack left me with physical, emotional, and mental affects. I constantly feel judged by what happened and if anyone says anything about what happened, I tell them that I survived; but I am not sure how.”
Police response
Following the sentencing, PC Alice Dalton of Calderdale District Police said: “We welcome the significant sentence of Allsopp. He deserves to be in jail for a very long time. The victim has shown immense courage and bravery in reporting these crimes to us. West Yorkshire Police take all reports of this nature seriously and will thoroughly investigate to get justice for victims.”
In addition to the 12-year prison term, Allsopp was placed on the Sex Offenders Register. The woman said while she survived the attack, she was 'not sure how'.
