Acquittal of 3 Counts of Sexual Assault

We represented a client accused of 3 counts of sexual assault against his ex-partner in a case before Liverpool Crown Court.

He was alleged to have grabbed her breasts in their family home during an argument. Our client vehemently denied this allegation.

The case involved s28 hearings, in which the cross-examinations of the complainant and a child witness took place and were pre-recorded ahead of trial. Throughout the case, we considered extensive defence evidence in the form of family Court documents, personal messages and emails, CCTV footage and social service reports.

At trial, we called character witnesses on behalf of our client. We also made important points in cross-examination regarding the failure of police to obtain CCTV footage that was crucial to our client’s defence.

Following a 4-day trial, our client was acquitted. He was overwhelmed with relief, and said the following regarding his legal team:

Regarding his solicitor, Phoebe Coleman, he said:

Katy Appleton of 7 Harrington Street was initially briefed on this matter and did excellent work during the s28 hearings. Alaric Walmsley, also of 7 Harrington Street, was trial Counsel, obtaining an excellent result to the satisfaction of the client. Phoebe Coleman was the solicitor with conduct. She worked closely with consultant Mark Davies, to whom the client had also expressed his immense gratitude.