Man given prison sentence after woman assaulted in Truro city centre
Gareth Healey pleaded guilty to the charges at Truro Magistrates' Court
A Truro man has been sentenced to four weeks in prison for assaulting a woman in the city centre.
Gareth Healey, 37, of Polruan Road, Truro, appeared at Truro Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 5th November, and pleaded guilty to common assault.
Despite receiving a four-week jail term, Healey was released due to time served.
On 13th October, police responded to a report of a woman screaming and crying while being assaulted in The Leats area of Truro.
The caller reported hearing the victim shout, "leave me alone," leading officers to find Healey and the woman together in an alleyway.
Healey was subsequently arrested and made no comment during police interviews.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Price commented on Healey's history of violence.
"Gareth Healey is a dangerous offender who has on a number of occasions been convicted of using violence towards women," Price said.
She emphasized that tackling violence against women and girls remains a priority for the force and encouraged victims to report any incidents.
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