Man convicted for sexual assault of teen in Winsford
Arturas Galinauskas was found guilty of the sexual assault of a 19-year-old girl
A man from Lithuania has been convicted of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old girl in Winsford.
29-year-old Arturas Galinauskas was found guilty of sexual assault following the incident in June.
The court heard how the assault happened at the home of one of the victim's friends.
Galinauskas had claimed his name was Tommy, and was an acquaintance of this friend.
The victim was reportedly asleep at the house and awoke to find Galinauskas sexually assaulting her.
He only stopped when the friend returned.
During questioning he claimed all sexual activity was consensual.
Galinauskas is set to be sentenced on 30th January 2026.
"...a sexual predator, who took advantage of a vulnerable woman.”
Following the verdict, Detective Constable Bethany Green, who led the investigation said: "Sexual assault is an horrific offence, which affects victims in the most profound way.
“This incident has had a major impact on the victim, and I would like to thank her for the courage and resilience she has shown that has enabled us to secure this conviction.
“Despite everything that happened, she had the strength to report this incident and give evidence in open court.
"As a result of her bravery Galinauskas has now been held accountable for his actions, and people can see him for who he really is - a sexual predator, who took advantage of a vulnerable woman.”