Man sentenced to two years for sexual assault on Montevideo streets
A 40-year-old man with a criminal record was sentenced to two years and two months for sexually attacking a woman in public in Montevideo.
Sexual assault conviction in Montevideo neighbourhood
According to a statement from the Montevideo Police Headquarters reported by montevideo.com.uy, a 40-year-old man with several prior criminal convictions was sentenced to two years and two months in prison in a sexual abuse case that occurred near the intersection of Marsella and Rivadavia streets in the Montevideo department.
The victim, a 36-year-old woman, was walking in public when the attacker grabbed her from behind, knocked her to the ground and made "improper touching" advances. The woman managed to defend herself and call for help from passers-by.
The attacker attempted to flee, but a local resident intercepted him and held him until police arrived, who then arrested him. The court subsequently convicted him of the crimes of violent assault on decency and personal injury.
Source: Google News UY — Montevideo