Jason Lee Booth, 51, from Lythe near Sandsend has been jailed for three years and six months after admitting two counts of sexual assault against two young women.
Booth initially denied the offences in police interviews and attempted to delay the justice process, only pleading guilty at the last minute when the trial was about to start.
He pleaded guilty on 17 January 2023, after which he was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.
He was sentenced at York Crown Court on 17 February 2023.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Nick Burton of Scarborough CID, said:
“It took great courage for the victims to come forward and I thank them for standing up to Booth and being brave enough to provide the evidence that led to his convictions.
“Not only has he caused untold harm by sexual assaulting them, but he has prolonged their trauma by continuing to deny the offences.
“I hope the guilty plea and today’s sentence gives the women some degree of closure on the matter and they can finally put this traumatic time in their lives behind them.”
North Yorkshire Police say:
"We urge any victim of sexual assault or rape to please come forward, no matter when it happened, you will be listened to.
There are many different ways you can report it to the police. We understand it can be difficult. You might not be completely sure what happened or how to talk about it.
Our trained officers and partner organisations are here to listen and work together to support you in any way we can. Importantly, your information could help us bring the offender to justice and make sure you, and other people in a similar situation, are kept safe."
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