Mugshot released of Barrow man after sexual assault sentence

Donald Little committed the offence in 2024 <i>(Image: Cumbria Police)</i>
Donald Little committed the offence in 2024 (Image: Cumbria Police)
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The photo of a 76-year-old man has been released after he sexually assaulted a teenage girl in Barrow.

Donald Little, of Oxford Street in Barrow, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on June 2 this year.

The court heard that Little 'forced the girl into a hug and kissed her on the head', before asking if she had a boyfriend.

In sentencing, His Honour Judge Darren Preston said: "You have never and still do not take responsibility for your actions, and your general behaviour around women is disgraceful.

"You have been given ample warnings before but you have ignored them because you think you know best, but that time has to come to an end.

"There is no doubt that your attitude shows that you are not a candidate for rehabilitation."

Donald Little committed the offence in 2024 (Image: Cumbria Police)

In a victim statement read to the court, the girl explained that she had been left 'really scared'.

Little was handed a seven-month custodial sentence, with the potential to be released on licence after half that time is served.

A restraining order lasting two years also now prevents him from contacting the victim either directly or indirectly.

A Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) was issued, blocking Little from having contact with any female child under the age of 16.

Lasting for five years, the SHPO also prevents him from living in the same accommodation or entering a property with a female child under the age of 16 without the consent of their parent or guardian - who must first be told of the offence.

For the next decade, Little must keep the police informed of any changes to details about his life, such as his home address.

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