The victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, had been at her property in Norwich when she was visited by Thomas Hobdell, who she had been friends with. Norwich Crown Court (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest) Norwich Crown Court heard he tried to kiss and touch her but she tried to rebuff him.

However, Hobdell continued to make sexual advances and pushed her on to a chair in the lounge.

Danielle O'Donovan, the prosecutor, said despite the........

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