Calne man jailed for sexual assault
32 year old Adam Gregory's been handed a 12 month sentence
Last updated 6th Mar 2025
A Calne man's been jailed for 12 months, for sexual assault.
32 year old Adam Gregory, from Finch Lane, has been sentenced at Swindon Magistrates Court, after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing.
He's also been given a 16 year restraining order, required to register with police under the Sexual Offences Act for 10 years, and ordered to pay a surcharge of £187.
What happened?
Gregory assaulted his victim in October 2023 by touching her in an intimate area without her consent, while her children were in the house - but she recorded what happened on her phone.
In a statement read out in court his victim said: "I was worried he was going to flip out because I was not giving him what he wanted. I was scared he would not give up."
Local Crime Investigator Amanda Southey said: "Everyone has the right to feel safe in their community and even more so in their home.
"Sexual assaults can have a long-lasting negative effect on a victim’s well-being and feelings of safety. Furthermore, future relationships can be difficult to build due to a lack of trust.
"This sexual assault took place in the victim’s own home whilst her children were in the property. The victim not only had her own feelings and safety to consider but also that of her children too. She was unable to call out and defend herself for fear of drawing the children's attention.
"I want to thank the victim for their bravery at coming forward to report the offence and even more so for supporting a prosecution and staying with us throughout the legal process. The victim is now safeguarded for the next 16 years by a Restraining Order, meaning she will not have to face her perpetrator again until her children are adults.
"If you have been a victim of sexual assault, I urge you to report the offence to the police and/or a support agency. You will be listened to, treated with respect, and you will be in control of how you wish to proceed."
If you think you have been the victim of a sexual assault, there's some advice from police:
• Make sure you are safe
• Get help and support - with details on the Wiltshire Police website
• If the incident happened recently, it may be possible to collect forensic evidence that could help the case. It's always your choice whether to report it to the police, but if you're not sure, you can keep your options open by protecting forensic evidence
• If you're worried about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or pregnancy, find sexual health services via the NHS