A SALISBURY man plied a woman with alcohol before sexually assaulting her – and exposed himself to another before strangling her.

Cameron Mackay, 37, of Rougemont Close appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court last week charged with assault by penetration, sexual assault, indecent exposure, actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation.

The court heard Mackay plied one of the victims, a woman in her 40s, with alcohol in April 2022 after she had been invited round to the suspect’s house by a friend.

The victim then fell asleep and woke up to find Mackay sexually assaulting her.

On another occasion, in February 2023, the victim, a woman in her 30s, met Mackay while he was out walking his dog, when he invited her back to his address.

He then exposed himself to her, at which point she tried to leave.

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Mackay has then assaulted her and climbed on top of her, strangling her with both hands.

The victim managed to defend herself and escape the property.

Both incidents were reported to police in around June 2023. Following an investigation by South CID, Mackay was charged.

He was found guilty by a jury of all offences and remanded into custody. He is due to be sentenced on November 14 at Salisbury Crown Court.

Detective Constable Dan Smith, of South CID, said: “The first thing I would like to convey is my utmost thanks to the two victims in this case.

“I recognise how difficult it can be to come forward and speak about these types of incidents and I hope this investigation shows that victims will always be listened to.

“I’d like to pay tribute to the strength which they have shown throughout the investigation and the courage to stand up in court and tell their stories.

“Mackay is a dangerous individual who has now been found guilty by his peers of a number of offences against women. He remains in custody and will be sentenced in November.”

Reports of sexual abuse can be made by calling 101.

Victims can also seek support and counselling from the Swindon and Wiltshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) – they can be contacted on the helpline 01793 781916.

Further information about support available to victims of sexual assault can be found at Support for victims of rape and sexual assault | Wiltshire Police