POLICE have released the mugshot of a man who has been jailed after breaking in to a woman’s home and sexually assaulting her in her own bed.

Suroj Bk, 27, from Llangrannog, was sentenced on Wednesday, May 1 following a week-long trial at Swansea Crown Court.

Dyfed-Powys Police received a report on October 7 that Bk had entered the victim’s home and sexually assaulted her while she lay in her bed.

When the victim realised what was happening, she kicked Bk out of her bed and called the police.

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Upon receiving the report, officers quickly attended the victim’s home and conducted a thorough search of the surrounding area using police dogs and scenes of crime officers.

Evidence gathered from scene, together with extensive local enquiries, led officers to arrest Bk the next day.

While Bk was in custody, detectives, crime scene investigators, and digital forensic officers worked tirelessly to uncover the evidence that ultimately placed Suroj Bk at the scene.

After hearing the evidence, the jury took less than two hours to agree a unanimous guilty verdict.

Tivyside Advertiser: Suroj Bk has been jailed for sexual assault.Suroj Bk has been jailed for sexual assault. (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)

The detective in charge of the case has praised the victim for her “tremendous courage” in reporting the assault to police.

“Incidents of this nature are thankfully very rare within Ceredigion, and I’d like to reassure the community that this was an isolated incident, and that the identification and arrest of suspect was done quickly and efficiently,” said Detective Inspector Sam Gregory. 

“The victim in this case demonstrated tremendous courage in reporting to police, and while this investigation was not straightforward in its nature, it was through the expertise and tenacity of forensic officers, working together with the investigation team, and the victim, that led to this successful prosecution.

“I hope the sentence given to Suroj Bk sends a clear and strong message that Dyfed-Powys Police takes reports of sexual offences seriously.

“We will listen to you, and we will work tirelessly to get justice.”

Bk was sentenced to three years and six months in prison and he will be on the sex offenders register for life. His victim was granted a five-year restraining order against him.

Anyone who has been a victim of a crime such as this should report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either through a direct message on social media, online at: dyfed-powys.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/v1/rape-sexual-assault-other-sexual-offences, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101.

In an emergency, always call 999.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired, text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.