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A 64-year-old grandfather is facing jail after being convicted of raping an autistic teenager following a night out.
Joseph Raymond Lloyd attacked the girl in Snow Hill car park after following her through the town centre.
He denied rape and sexual penetration without consent but was unanimously convicted by jurors this afternoon, following three hours' deliberation.
He has now been remanded in custody. A sentencing date is expected to be set tomorrow.
During the Royal Court trial, the jury of seven men and five women were shown CCTV footage of Lloyd leaving the Dog & Sausage pub in Halkett Street on the night in question, just as the victim was passing. He then appeared to follow close behind her.
CCTV later captured the two in Snow Hill, where Lloyd was seen kissing the girl and leading her by the hand behind a van parked in Snow Hill car park.
Once there, he is said to have pulled up her dress, assaulted her and raped her.
Jurors were shown body-worn camera footage from police officers who attended the scene within minutes of the alleged victim’s 999 phone call.
The teenager is seen sobbing as she struggles to explain to an officer what happened.
Lloyd was arrested at the scene. He was charged in November 2022 following an extensive investigation and remained on police bail until his trial.
Detective Constable Carla Garnier said the "vulnerable" victim was "completely traumatised by these events", but showed "an incredible level of courage and strength".
DC Garnier added: "She has been supported by specially trained officers, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (IDSVAs) and the Intermediary Service throughout the investigation.
“The States of Jersey Police continue to work with key partners and advocacy services such as JDAS, the SARC at Dewberry House, JAAR, and the Jersey Women’s Refuge, to encourage victims of sexual crime to report such incidents.
“We are committed to investigating and prosecuting all sexual offenders and we want to assure victims that there are a number of agencies who are in a position to offer support and guidance through all stages of the criminal justice process.”
Islanders affected by any of the issues raised in this report can contact any of the following:
SARC at Dewberry House provides expert independent and confidential support to victims of sexual abuse. Tel: 01534 888222.
Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR) provide and maintain a supporting framework for survivors and their families. Confidential helpline: 01534 482800.
Jersey Women’s Refuge offer help and support for victims of domestic abuse. Tel: 0800 7356836.
Victim Support offer free and confidential advice to victims of crime. Tel: 01534 440496.
Victims First Jersey is a free and independent service offering confidential support to victims and witnesses of crime. Tel: 0800 7351612.
Samaritans offer a confidential and non-judgemental listening ear to people who need to talk. Tel: 116 123 free from any phone or 0330 094 5717 (local call charges apply).
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