Vile man who sexually assaulted unconscious woman in her own home avoids jail

Sexual Assault in Own Home: Victim Speaks Out

A woman, who was sexually assaulted while unconscious in her own home, has bravely spoken out about the impact of the crime.

The incident occurred in Swaffham after a night out, when the woman returned home with a group of people and fell asleep on the sofa. Her friends later caught the attacker, Aivars Steinbergs, 33, in the act.

The victim issued a powerful statement during Steinbergs' sentencing, saying:

"This didn’t happen in a dark alley or a club, it happened whilst I was unconscious having fallen asleep on my sofa, in my own home. This was my first night out since lockdown and I had returned back to where I should feel the safest."

Despite the severity of the crime, Steinbergs avoided jail.

Author's summary: Woman speaks out after assault in her home.

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Lynn News Lynn News — 2025-10-14

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