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Convicted rapist gets four years for raping woman with carrot

Summary

A 'high risk' convicted rapist has been jailed for four years after a woman discovered him raping her with a carrot. The 63-year-old man, who has previous convictions for rape and sexual assault, pleaded guilty to raping the woman with an object in his home on dates between September and October 2023. The woman, who was a close friend of the man following the breakdown of her marriage, said her life has spiraled out of control since the incident. The court heard that the man was aware of her vulnerable position and took advantage of it. The woman's victim impact statement described the rape as having a 'tremendous' impact on her life, leading her to drink more to 'block out' the incident. The man, who has multiple health issues including mental health and addiction problems, wrote a letter of apology and is willing to engage with the Probation Service for his rehabilitation. Ms Justice Eileen Creedon imposed a six-year sentence, suspending the final two years on strict conditions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Convicted rapist gets four years for raping woman with carrot. Charges or matters: raping the woman with an object in his home on dates between September and October 2023. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 2023 Incident
• 2025-12-15 Publication

Case subjects

Topics

Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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