Man jailed for 20 months following sexual assaults and public order offences

 

A man has been jailed following a GMP investigation into an incident at Royal Oldham Hospital last year.

Dylan Hardman (17/01/1997), of no fixed abode, appeared at Minshull Street Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 13 July 2023), to be sentenced for three sexual assaults and two racially aggravated public order offences, as well as provocation of violence.

He was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment and given a criminal behaviour order, in addition to having to to sign the sex offenders registers for ten years.

This was after Hardman visited the Royal Oldham Hospital on the afternoon of Monday 14 November 2022. Whilst in the waiting room with members of the public, unprovoked, he began to shout and make direct racist remarks and questions towards a person who ultimately feared for their safety, as well as sexually assaulting two people.

As he continued to become erratic and cause understandable distress and concern, a nurse moved Hardman from the waiting room, who ultimately returned on several occasions to continue the abuse.

He was later led to a treatment room and tests conducted after complaints of chest pains where he continued to inappropriately behave.

Later leaving and being escorted by security, he was arrested the following week after reports were made and enquiries conducted to launch an investigation.

Prior to this on 19 June 2021, Hardman sexually assaulted a person at a store in Oldham, later being identified by officers from CCTV.

Police Sergeant Joseph Dunne from the newly formed Oldham Neighbourhood Prevention Hub said: “This result is a product of some great partnership work between GMP, the Royal Oldham Hospital and Oldham Council’s Community Safety Hub.

“He has regularly caused problems and demand at the hospital so with the help of key partners a criminal behaviour order was requested from the court which has been granted to limit his attendance in future. I hope this reassures the public that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated - Greater Manchester Police is dedicated to safeguarding our community, including our partnership agencies."

If you or someone you know has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you not to suffer in silence and report it to the police, or a support agency so you can get the help and support available.

- Saint Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live or have been sexually assaulted within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional support as well as a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.

- Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives. Call on 0161 273 4500 or email [email protected]

- Survivors Manchester provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182.