May 05, 2026 - 210 views
A man who raped a woman while she slept has been jailed for seven years.
Sion Douglas Griffiths, 38, of Barmouth, denied the offence, which took place at a property in Llanrwst in August 2021. His victim awoke to find him sexually assaulting her and repeatedly told him to stop, but he continued despite her attempts to push him away.
Griffiths was found guilty of rape following a trial at Caernarfon Crown Court in March. He was sentenced today at Mold Crown Court to seven years in prison.
The court also imposed a lifetime restraining order, banning him from contacting the victim, and ordered that he be placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.
In a personal statement read to the court, the victim described the lasting impact of the attack, including panic attacks and feeling fearful and uncomfortable around men.
Detective Sergeant Owen Taylor, from the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit, said the sentence sends a clear message that sexual violence will not be tolerated.
He praised the victim’s courage in coming forward and enduring the legal process, adding that police remain committed to supporting victims and bringing offenders to justice.
