An Enfield man who sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman as she slept has been jailed for four years.
Kemalettin Kurt, 28, of Woodstock Crescent, Enfield was also handed two years on an extended licence and placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life after being found guilty of sexual assault and assault by penetration.
Southwark Crown Court heard how Kurt targeted the victim as she slept at a house party shortly after 4am on October 27, 2019.
The victim, a woman in her 20s, had a sleep condition which meant she could fall asleep without warning and cannot fight to keep herself awake.
The court heard how she was introduced to Kurt while she was out with friends at a nightclub off Tottenham Court Road.
She and her friends went back to a mutual friend’s flat for an after party where she soon fell asleep on the sofa.
Friends carried the victim onto a bed where Kurt carried out his attack as the victim slept. He later left the house.
When she awoke, she realised what had happened. She told her friends who encouraged her to report the attack to police.
Kurt was identified from DNA found on the victim’s underwear.
In a statement released via police, the sexual assault survivor urged others who have been in a similar position to report the incident to police and said she had “got the justice I needed”.
She said: “I really want others who have been in a similar situation to have the courage to report the incident.
“I also cannot stress the significance of reporting an incident sooner. It means you can collect the evidence whilst it’s still fresh in your mind and collect any DNA before it goes away.
“The jury have a lot of pressure to determine someone’s life so making sure the DNA is available to find is key.
“I also encourage people to go straight to the station as doing it online results in the police showing up at your door and depending on the situation you are in, it may not be the best option.
“But most of all, we need people to believe that justice is available for survivors of sexual assault and rape. It may not come in the way that you would expect it to but it can be obtainable.”
Detective Sergeant Henh Song, of the Met’s North East Command, said: “This man took complete advantage of a vulnerable woman.
“I would like to commend the victim for her bravery throughout the investigation and her willingness to give such strong evidence in court.
“I know this sentencing will not take away her trauma but I hope it offers her some justice.”
