Violent sex offender jailed for sexual assault in Weymouth
Simon Evans was sentenced to 12 years in prison and placed on the Sex Offender's Register.
A violent sex offender has been jailed at Bournemouth Crown Court following a police investigation.
56-year-old Simon Evans, from Weymouth, was sentenced to 12 years in prison with an extended licence period of a further three years. Evans will also be put on the Sex Offender's Register for an indefinite period.
During the evening of Friday the 20th of June 2025 at an address in Weymouth, Evans had subjected the victim to a prolonged and violent sexual assault that lasted into the early hours of the next day.
The victim was unconscious during the assault and was filmed and photographed by Evans. He later threatened to share the footage with other people.
Police detectives carried out a detailed investigation into the assault. Although the victim felt unable to support the investigation, they gathered other evidence through a forensic examination of the defendant’s phone, address searches, DNA samples and analysing footage.
Simon Evans was charged with rape, sexual assault and 11 counts of sexual assault by penetration.
He was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday the 20th of March after pleading guilty to all of the charges against him.
Police Staff Investigator Samantha Sheppard, of Dorset Police, said: “Simon Evans subjected the victim to a prolonged and horrific sexual assault and documented the entire ordeal, all while she was unconscious."
“Detectives worked extremely hard to gather enough evidence to ensure Evans could be held accountable for his appalling and contemptible actions."
“Tackling violence against women and girls is a key Force priority and we are committed to supporting victims and ensuring robust action is taken against perpetrators."
“There are many reasons a victim may choose not to support a criminal investigation, but I hope that the result of this case, secured without the victim being in a position to support the investigation, helps and inspires other victims of rape and sexual offences to find the strength to come forward and report matters to us. Victims can be assured that they will be fully supported by specially trained officers and that we will thoroughly investigate the offences."
“If you have been a victim of rape or sexual assault, and you want to report directly to the police, please call 101 and ask to be put in contact with a specially-trained police officer. Always dial 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can contact The Shores Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0800 970 9954.”