Robert Parry

Robert Parry, a 73-year-old resident of Ock Mill Close in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court where he pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault against a woman. The offence occurred on 15 March 2023 in Abingdon, a town in Oxfordshire, England.

The court heard details of the incident, though specific circumstances were not elaborated in the public record. Parry's guilty plea was entered during a hearing as part of the routine Scales of Justice updates published by This is Oxfordshire, a local news outlet covering court proceedings in the region. The prosecuting authority was Thames Valley Police, responsible for policing Oxfordshire.

In sentencing, District Judge [name not specified] imposed a community order requiring Parry to complete 100 hours of unpaid work within 12 months. He was also ordered to comply with the supervision of a responsible officer, attending up to 20 meetings. Additionally, Parry must pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £114. To protect the victim and public safety, a two-year restraining order was granted, prohibiting contact with the complainant. Most significantly, given the nature of the sexual offence, Parry was placed on the sex offenders' register for five years, a measure under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 to monitor individuals convicted of such crimes.

This case underscores the seriousness with which UK courts treat sexual assaults, even when handled at the magistrates' level. No further appeals or additional charges were mentioned in the reporting. The sentencing reflects a balance between punishment, rehabilitation, and public protection, avoiding immediate custody in favour of community-based penalties for this elderly offender.