'An intentional and unpleasant sexual assault'

Dave Lee Travis has been given a three-month suspended sentence for indecently assaulting a researcher on the Mrs Merton Show.

Judge Anthony Leonard told the DJ, now 69: 'It was an intentional and unpleasant sexual assault. You took advantage of a young woman in a vulnerable position whose job it was to look after you that day.'

The incident happened in the BBC's studios in Manchester in 1995, when Travis cornered his victim in a corridor and squeezed her breasts for more than 10 seconds.

In an impact statement read out at Southwark Crown Court ahead of his sentencing, the victim, who cannot be named, said: 'I was a naive and trusting 22-year-old when I was subjected to an unprovoked and terrifying physical assault at my place of work.

'I was too paralysed with fear to confront my assailant. You took advantage of a young woman in a vulnerable position.'

Travis was earlier cleared of charges alleging a 1990 indecent assault and a 2008 sexual assault.

On hearing his sentence, Travis – real name David Griffin – thanked the judge.

Published: 26 Sep 2014