A man has been convicted of multiple sexual offences, including raping a woman while she was asleep. The shocking crimes have rocked the quiet town of Highworth.
Daniel Smith Convicted at Swindon Crown Court
Daniel Smith, 45, from Ladywell Close, North Leigh, Oxfordshire, was found guilty by a jury of rape, sexual assault, and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO). The verdict came after a tense trial at Swindon Crown Court.
The offences took place in late 2023. On November 4, Smith attacked the victim, a woman in her 30s known to him, while she was asleep in a property in Highworth. Then, on December 9, he climbed into the same bed without consent and groped her.
Swift Police Action and Next Steps
The victim reported the attacks on December 18, 2023. Smith was arrested the same day and charged with all offences, including the SHPO breach.
“I hope that after two years, today’s verdict can give her the chance to start to heal and move forward, without this still overshadowing her everyday life.”
