Sex beast who 'took advantage of vulnerable woman' jailed for 15 years

Adam Benton, 50, from Walsall, admitted eight charges relating to sexual activity with a vulnerable woman over 18

A sex beast who 'took advantage of a vulnerable woman for his own gratification' has been jailed. Adam Benton, from Walsall, admitted eight charges relating to sexual activity with a vulnerable woman over 18.

The 50-year-old carried out the crimes between June 2017 to September 2021. He was jailed for 15 years at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday, September 16.

Benton was also handed a restraining order for life. Speaking after the case, Nikki McMurray, from West Midlands Police's Adult Care Abuse Investigation Team, said: “Benton took advantage of a vulnerable woman for his own sexual gratification.

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"We are pleased with the sentence which sends out a clear message that people who behave in this appalling way will be convicted and will spend many years behind bars. We are thankful to the brave woman who came forward and spoke to us. We hope her bravery encourages other people subjected to sexual abuse to come forward.”

It is important to note that survivors of sexual abuse are protected by law and have lifelong anonymity. For advice and support go to Rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | West Midlands Police.

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