A “highly dangerous” woman who strangled and sexually assaulted another young girl has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Chelsea O’Neill, 21, went to Tottenham on an early morning visit to the victim, who was known to her, Wood Green Crown Court heard.
After arriving O’Neill attacked the girl strangling her and sexually assaulted her.
The girl reported the incident to police the next day and officers launched an investigation.
O’Neill, of no fixed address, was found guilty of sexual assault by penetration, touching and Actual Bodily Harm.
She was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday, following a three-week trial.
Det Sgt Myles Bossman, who led the investigation, said: “O’Neill is a highly dangerous individual. She subjected a young female to significant violence without any remorse for her actions. The sentencing is welcomed as it displays a clear message that such acts will not be tolerated.
“This was a horrific ordeal for the girl, but she, with the support of her family, has shown immense strength and courage in coming forward and supporting a police investigation. I would like to thank the brave victim for her strength, I hope the conviction goes some way to providing closure after what must have been a horrific ordeal.
“The Met encourages anyone who is victim or witness to sexual assault, to contact police, there is zero tolerance for such serious offences.”
