A 60-YEAR-OLD man sexually assaulted a woman whilst at hospital.
Vaughan Peter Williams, whose address was given as Morris Road, Bovington, appeared before Weymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, September 29 for sentencing.
Williams had pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault on a female relating to an incident on April 8 2022 when he 'intentionally touched' a woman sexually at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester.
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He has been ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for a period of five years. He must also pay compensation of £350 and is subject to a community order requiring him to complete 25 rehabilitation activity requirement (RAR) days within 12 months.
The defendant's guilty plea was taken into account when imposing sentence.
Dorset County Hospital said the defendant is not a member of staff.
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