A care worker from Hyndburn has been jailed for sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman.
53-year-old David Shorrock used to work as a care worker at a residential home in Hyndburn.
That was until he sexually assaulted a vulnerable resident, who was mute and had advanced dementia.
The incident happened on 7th July 2023 and Shorrock was caught in the act by a colleague. CCTV from outside the room captured 11 seconds of the incident.
The incident was reported to police and Shorrock was arrested the same day.
He was later charged with an offence under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, namely a care worker engaging in sexual activity with a mentally disordered female.
Shorrock, formerly of Ballantrae Road, Blackburn, but now of no fixed address, was found guilty after a trial at Preston Crown Court in January.
He returned to the same court today (12th May) where he was jailed for nine months.
He was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for life.
DC Liam Jarman, of the East Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) Investigation Team, said: “Shorrock abused his trusted position in the most serious and despicable way for his own perverted sexual interests.
“He targeted a woman who he knew was vulnerable and would not be able to defend herself against his offending. Thankfully he was interrupted by a colleague who quickly raised the alarm.”
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