Guy Watson, 33, of Penarth, has been reported filming himself while committing a sexual assault on a man who had fallen asleep. The victim, who was later shown the video and discovered additional CCTV footage, had been subjected to the assault without his consent after a night of drinking and drug taking.
During the trial, it was revealed that Watson performed non-consensual sexual acts on the victim while he was asleep. The victim, seen wearing “fetish shorts” in the footage, was shown dancing before falling into a deep sleep. Cardiff Crown Court heard that Watson recorded himself performing oral sex and touching the victim’s genitals with a camera in the bedroom and a mobile phone, while the victim remained unaware.
Judge Simon Mills Esq remarked on the case, stating that the victim’s inhibitions were lowered due to alcohol and drugs, and he was in a state of confusion during the assault. It was highlighted that Watson seemed to take pleasure in the fact that the victim was unconscious, recording the acts to view later. The footage also showed Watson snorting what appeared to be white powder from the victim’s privates.
Watson was found guilty on multiple counts, including sexual assault and causing the victim to engage in sexual activity without consent. Despite being acquitted of certain charges, Watson received a sentence of eight years in prison, along with other legal obligations.
The victim shared a harrowing statement in court, detailing the significant impact the incident had on his mental health and personal life. He described isolating himself and struggling with intimacy and relationships after discovering the videos of the assault. The ordeal left him emotionally distressed and unable to fully process what had happened.
In response to the sentencing, detective constable Christopher Day from South Wales Police acknowledged the profound impact on the victim’s well-being and expressed hope that the verdict would aid in his recovery and moving forward from the traumatic experience.