A man has been jailed for seven years after sexually assaulting a woman in a pub in Malpas.

Gary Taylor, of Belvedere Road, Burnley, was previously found guilty of one count of assault by penetration on Thursday 16 July 2026.

The 41-year-old appeared back at Chester Crown Count on Thursday 15 October 2026 where he was sentenced to seven years. He must also comply with a restraining order for 10 years.

On the evening of Thursday 18 January 2024, the victim – a woman in her 20s – attended a bar in Old Hall Street, Malpas.

Taylor approached her and the victim described how he had been making sexual references towards her.

When she left the bar area to go up to the accommodation section of the premises, Taylor sexually assaulted her in a bathroom. The victim managed to pull away from him and left the room.

Taylor was arrested at his home address in Burnley