Man Attempts to Sexually Assault Girl and Male Teen Who Protected Her: New London Police

New London Police officers were called to Grand Street on Monday, Sept. 1, after receiving a call about two men fighting in the street.

Upon arrival, they encountered a more complicated situation. Police learned that the fight broke out when Clayton Denny, 37, of an unknown address, allegedly restrained a 9-year-old girl and tried to make her perform a sexual act on him.

“The female victim was able to escape and ran to her home with Denny pursuing her,” New London Police stated in a press release. “A 15-year-old male saw what was happening and stopped Denny at the door. Denny tried to sexually assault the 15-year-old male and they began to fight.”

Police said Denny fled the area and was several blocks away when police saw him hiding in a rear yards of 37 Spring St. After a struggle, he was taken into custody and charged with:

• Criminal Attempt/Sexual Assault in the First Degree
• Risk of Injury to a Minor (2 Counts)
• Unlawful Restraint in the First Degree
• Resisting Arrest
• Breach of Peace
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Denny was held on a $250,000 bond. He received the following additional charges related to two outstanding arrest warrants for:

• Violation of a Standing Criminal Protective Order
• Burglary in the Second Degree
• Violation of a Protective Order
• Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree
• Disorderly Conduct

(Photo of Clayton Denny from New London Police Department)