Birmingham man jailed four years after sexually assaulting school girl

A Birmingham man has been jailed four years after sexually assaulting a city school girl. Lennie Williams attacked the young girl in 2020.

West Midlands Police launched an investigation after the victim reported the attack shortly after it took place. Williams pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court this month and has been put behind bars.

Investigating officers said the brave victim had to wait a long time for justice to be served, but her actions in reporting the attack have helped protect potential future victims. A West Midlands Police spokesperson said on November 15: "A man from Birmingham has been jailed for sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

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"Lennie Williams attacked the girl back in 2020 when he was 19. The brave victim came forward to tell us what happened and we launched an investigation.

"We carried out a number of enquiries including obtaining statements from witnesses and reviewing phone messages. Williams, aged 24, from Goldstar Way, was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a female under 16.

"On 7 November at Birmingham Crown Court, Williams was jailed for two years and 10 months after pleading guilty to the charge. He was handed a restraining order and placed on the sex offenders register."

Following sentencing, DC Garratt said: “This child has had to wait a long time for justice. She was so brave and patient and I am thankful that she was able to come forward and report this because she has protected potential other victims from harm.”

The force added that specially trained staff from their complex child abuse department helped support and guide the victim through the court process.