Eleanor Scott-Davies, instructed by Hannah Giles at Blackfords LLP, has secured the acquittal of a young man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.

Luke John West, 19, was accused of one count of sexual assault by touching following an alleged incident at Guildford Spectrum leisure centre in March this year.

Mr West was found not guilty following his trial at Guildford Crown Court.

Eleanor’s practice covers criminal, prison and extradition work. She regularly appears in the Crown Court and Youth Court acting for both the prosecution and the defence.  In addition, Eleanor frequently represents clients at prison adjudications and parole hearings.