UK man guilty of assaulting teen he met at Jersey party

Thursday 05 September 2024

A 64-year-old man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenager at a party he travelled to Jersey from the UK to attend.

Gordon James Burnett put his arm round the victim, who he didn't know previously, then up her skirt and inside her underwear.

The victim reported the incident on the night, and Burnett was later arrested at his hotel.

He faced a trial at the Royal Court this week.

Following the verdict, Detective Constable Ben Casson from the Public Protection Unit, commented: “I wish to thank the victim in this case for her courage, resilience and determination to see this through.

"At SOJP we recognise how hard it can be for victims to come forward and wish to reassure the public that we, and the services we work alongside, will do everything in our power to support victims of sexual abuse whether or not they wish to pursue a criminal case.” 

Burnett was remanded in custody. He will next attend court for sentencing on 18 October. 

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SUPPORT...

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. Email: dewberryhouse@gov.je

Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR) provide and maintain a supporting framework for survivors and their families. Tel: 01534 482800. Email: help@jaar.je

Freeda (formerly Jersey Women’s Refuge) offer help and support for victims of domestic abuse. Tel: 0800 7356836. Email: hello@freeda.org.je

Victims First Jersey is a free and independent service offering confidential support to victims and witnesses of crime. Tel: 0800 7351612. Email: victimsfirstjersey@gov.je

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).