Wellingborough man convicted of 'repulsive' sexual assault of man with learning disability

He will be sentenced on November 8
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A Wellingborough man has been convicted of sexually assaulting another man with learning disabilities.

David Vanecke, 45, of Swinburne Road, Wellingborough, abused the man in Northampton in March 2019.

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The victim bravely told his care worker and the assault was reported to Northamptonshire Police, leading to Vanecke being charged with sexual assault and sexual activity with a mentally disordered male.

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Vanecke denied the offences but following a trial at Northampton Magistrates’ Court last month he was convicted by a district judge.

Investigating officer Detective Constable James Harvey, of Northampton CID, said: “Northamptonshire Police takes all reports of sexual assault very seriously and I urge anyone who has suffered such abuse to come forward and report it – we will investigate it, we will support you, and we will seek justice for you.”

Vanecke is due to appear back in court for sentencing on November 8 and will be placed on the sex offenders’ register.

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Report non-emergency crime to Northamptonshire Police by calling 101 or going online at www.northants.police.uk/RO. In an emergency, always call 999.