A SEX attacker has been jailed after assaulting a woman in Hereford.

Martin Mossey appeared before magistrates in Worcester for sentencing after admitting five offences.

The court heard the 67-year-old had assaulted a woman by beating in Hereford on May 23, and used threatening, abusive, or insulting behaviour with intent to cause harassment, distress, or alarm towards another person, and used threatening, abusive, or disorderly behaviour within the sight or hearing of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm, or distress on May 24.

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He had also sexually assaulted a woman aged 16 or over by sexually touching her without consent and attempted to sexually assault a woman aged 16 or over by attempting to sexually touch her in Hereford on May 24.

Mossey, of Whitecross Road, Hereford, was jailed for 37 weeks, as magistrates said he has a record for like matters. He must also pay total compensation of £150 and register with the police for 10 years.

No costs or surcharge were ordered due to his lack of means.