Edward Piotrowski sentenced to 18 years for rape

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Edward Piotrowski’s sentence appeal was allowed by the Court of Criminal Appeal on 27 November 2014, with an 18-year prison term imposed for rape and related offences.

The appeal concerned five life sentences imposed for false imprisonment, aggravated sexual assault and three rape offences arising from one incident.

The court held that a lengthy fixed custodial sentence was more appropriate than an indeterminate life sentence in the circumstances.