Ellis Dismore, 24, has been sentenced to 38 years for a brutal attack on a teenage girl
Dismore pretended to be a teenage boy online, stalking and threatening his victim. The attack was captured on CCTV, showing him chasing the girl and stabbing her multiple times. Thankfully, a passing driver rescued her just in time.
The girl, who had never met Dismore in person, recognized his voice during the attack. She later shared how the driver saved her life. Dismore was found guilty of 26 offenses, including attempted murder and grooming other girls online.
He had posed as “James Wilson” to manipulate the girl, making her feel trapped and scared. After she confided in a friend, her mother contacted the police, leading to Dismore’s arrest.
The judge described Dismore as “dangerous” and noted the extensive time he spent grooming young girls. He emphasized how fortunate the victim was to survive the attack.
Detective Sergeant Andrew Hamilton praised the bravery of the victims who came forward. Dismore’s actions escalated over the years, culminating in the terrifying street attack. A sexual harm prevention order was also issued to protect his victims.
