Arrian Cornwell

Arrian Cornwell, a former Northumbria University tutor, has been involved in public criminal proceedings in the UK related to a sexual assault charge.

Key Facts, Dates, and Court Decisions:

• Offence: In October 2024, Cornwell sexually assaulted a male student at Alfie's Bar in Newcastle. He repeatedly grabbed the victim's face and attempted to kiss him, eventually making contact with the victim's mouth despite being rebuffed.
• Reporting and Investigation: The incident was reported to Northumbria University, which launched an internal investigation and subsequently referred the matter to the police. Cornwell was dismissed from his employment at the university.
• Charges: Arrian Cornwell was charged with sexual assault under section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
• Court Appearance and Plea: He appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court and pleaded guilty to the sexual assault charge.
• Bail and Sentencing: Cornwell was released on conditional bail, which included a requirement not to contact the victim and to maintain a correspondence address. His sentencing was adjourned to Tuesday, June 23, 2026, to allow for a pre-sentence report to be prepared.
• Further Hearing: A hearing for sentencing was scheduled for June 22, 2026, at Newcastle upon Tyne Crown Court and Magistrates' Court. Another entry indicates a first hearing on June 2, 2026, where the charges were formally read.

Cornwell, 34 years old and residing on Victoria Avenue, Whitley Bay, completed his doctorate at Northumbria University before working in its faculty of business and law.