A 19-year-old who admitted charges, including rape, has been jailed.
Leo Wilson, of School Drive, Flimby, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court after pleading guilty to rape and attempted penetrative sexual activity with a child at a hearing earlier this month.
The court heard how two girls had been in the company of Wilson at his home address in 2021, playing computer games, when they fell asleep.
One of the girls woke in the early hours of the morning to find Wilson on top of her, first sexually assaulting her and then raping her.
The girl and her friend then left.
Wilson was arrested but refused to answer questions put to him in his police interviews.
At court he entered a guilty plea to both offences and was sentenced to three years and two months in prison.
He was also made subject of a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and an indefinite period on the sex offenders register.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Simon Quinn of Cumbria Police said: “Wilson sought to take advantage of a girl, younger than him, who had fallen asleep in his room.
“His actions were predatory and he was fully aware that he did not have the consent of the victim.
“I’d like to thank the victim in this case for her bravery and courage throughout the process – first in coming forward to report what had occurred and then in giving statements which ultimately resulted in a guilty plea and Wilson being held accountable for his actions in court.
“I would encourage anyone who has been victim to a sexual offence to contact police so that our officers can investigate, and you will be supported.
“Support is available, and the constabulary works closely with trusted partner agencies to provide the appropriate support which is tailored to an individual’s circumstances.”
