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A sex offender who went on the run to evade justice for his crimes has been convicted.

Leon Beckham groomed a teenage girl over several months in 2024.

Beckham would take the girl out on day trips and visits to places across the country where he would sexually abuse her.

After concerns were raised over their relationship, our officers began investigating resulting in 43-year-old Beckham trying to hide under a bed to avoid arrest.

Despite this, he was arrested and interviewed, providing no comment to officers

Beckham failed to answer his bail and he was tracked down to an address in Hastings, Sussex, where he was again arrested.

This time, he denied the offence, accusing the girl of blackmailing him, but being unable to explain why she would have done this or why he had apparently deleted text messages which would have supported his defence.

Beckham, of Sandilands Close, Coventry, was convicted of six counts of sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 17 as well as abusing a position of trust.

He will be sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on 26 June and was remanded in custody until that date.

DC Craig Hall from our Eastern PPU team said:

"Leon Beckham knew his actions were illegal and wrong and went to extreme lengths to avoid being arrested including hiding under a bed and moving to a different part of the country.

"An extra thank you should go to DC Ruth Russell. Without her tireless work, we would not have been able to build the case against Beckham or secure a conviction.

"We would urge anyone who has been sexually assaulted or groomed to come forward and tell your story.

"However long ago it happened, we will work tirelessly to bring perpetrators of this kind of abuse to justice."

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The discovery of an abusive video on an old mobile phone has led to a 14-year prison sentence.

Warren Conn was arrested in January 2026 after a woman found a 25-minute clip of him sexually assaulting her several years earlier when he lived in Sandwich. She had no memory of the recording being made and had never consented to the sexual activity depicted. Following a detailed digital forensic investigation, further videos were uncovered indicating that Conn had raped her.

He was arrested by the Police Service of Northern Ireland at his home address in County Armagh, where he had returned after living in Kent.

Searches of his home uncovered two mobile phones and a laptop. These were seized and handed over to Kent Police’s Digital Forensics Unit. An investigation into the devices found a large quantity of indecent images of children.

PSNI officers handed Conn over to Kent Police officers in Belfast, and he was flown back to Kent for the investigation to be continued.

The 50-year-old was remanded in custody and was later charged with 15 sexual offences including rape and possession of indecent images of children. After three interviews across two days, he admitted the offences and entered guilty pleas to all charges.

On Thursday 28 May 2026, Conn, formerly of Kings Park Mews, Lurgan, was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court to 14 years’ imprisonment.

Detective Constable Joe Warner said:

‘This case shows that no matter how much time has passed, victims can still come forward, and they will be taken seriously.

‘I want to commend the victim for her courage and her continued support throughout this complex investigation. Her bravery in reporting these horrific offences has ensured that Conn was held accountable.’

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A paedophile who sexually abused two children has been sentenced to life in prison.

Robert Mattravers, 47, of Russell Road, Runcorn appeared at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday, 2 June where he was sentenced for multiple sex offences.

They included four counts of rape of a child, two counts of sexual assault of a child, five counts of sexual activity with a child, engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and causing a child to watch sexual activity.

He was also charged with making indecent images of children, including two Category A, two category B, four Category C and taking five indecent images of a child of Category C.

He admitted all offences that took place in Connah’s Quay.

Mattravers was arrested after one of his victims disclosed the offences to a member of staff at school.

An investigation was launched and a subsequent examination of his phone found indecent images of children.

He was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 11 years and 8 months, after which he will be eligible to apply for parole.

Mattravers was also ordered to register as a sex offender indefinitely and barred from working with children and vulnerable adults for life.

A lifetime restraining order was also put in place to protect both victims and their parents.

Speaking after sentencing, DC Victoria Griffiths of the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit (PVPU) said:

“Robert Mattravers is a danger to children, and I am pleased that today’s sentence reflects the seriousness and depravity of the offences he committed.

“He will remain on licence for the rest of his life and if he is ever freed, he can be recalled to prison at any time.

“I commend the bravery and dignity of the victims and their families for having the courage to assist with the investigation, and for their resilience throughout.

“We will leave no stone unturned when investigating those who seek to do harm to vulnerable members of our society. Any victim of sexual abuse is encouraged to come forward with the confidence that they will be heard and supported.”

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Southend businessman Michael Binder, 44, of Bournes Green Chase in Shoebury, has been jailed for five years for sexually abusing three girls he met through his family’s school uniform shop.

Binder was convicted of five sexual offences against the victims, whom he encountered at Pauls Discount store (also known as Pauls School Wear and Uniform Shop) in Southchurch Road, Southend. He was running the business, previously owned by his parents, when the offending began in his late 20s. He had also worked as a DJ.

At Basildon Crown Court on Tuesday (June 2), Recorder Clark told Binder he had committed “a series of appalling offending against children” and that “a jury saw through your lies.” Prosecutor Richard Scott described Binder’s actions as “grooming behaviour.”

Binder pleaded guilty to three child sex abuse charges in 2025 and to a fourth before his trial in 2026. A reporting restriction prevented those pleas from being reported until after the jury convicted him of the fifth count — the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in the shop’s stock room.

The girl told jurors Binder pulled up her Facebook profile, commented that her shorts made her look like she was “asking for it,” then led her upstairs to play a memorisation game involving school uniforms. When she complained of back pain, he claimed he used to be a masseuse, pulled her towards him and pressed his groin against her. Her mother testified the girl came home “distraught” and that she confronted Binder the next day. He denied the assault under oath but was convicted by a 10-2 majority.

Only after the verdict were jurors told Binder had already pleaded guilty to sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl and making sexual videos with a 16-year-old. (While a 16-year-old can consent to sex, it is illegal to create sexual images of them.)

Defence barrister Michael McAlinden said Binder had “led, effectively, a positive, blameless, productive family life” for around a decade after the offences. He is married with two young children aged four and seven, McAlinden told the court, adding that “his wife has got to deal with everything that’s happened over the last four years.”

Binder wrote a letter of apology to the court, stating: “I regret these actions every day.” However, Recorder Clark said a probation report found his remorse “limited,” with “a pattern of minimisation and partial denial.”

As he was led to the cells, Binder nodded at his family and mouthed: “I’m alright, I’m alright.”

He will serve up to 40 per cent of his five-year sentence before release on licence. On release he will be subject to lifelong sex offender notification requirements and a lifelong Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

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A man has been jailed after admitting sexual offences against young girls dating back to 1989.

Ian Sutcliffe, of Dart Walk, Winsford, was sentenced to 18 years on Friday 29 May at Chester Crown Court.

The 58-year-old had previously admitted unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and gross indecency with a girl under 14 relating to one female victim in 1998.

He had also pleaded guilty to two counts of indecent assault on a girl under 16 in relation to a second female victim between 1989 and 1994.

In April 2024, one of the victims reported the offences, which had taken place in Winsford, to police.

She recalled that Sutcliffe had sexually assaulted and raped her when she was a child. A further woman reported that she had been sexually assaulted by Sutcliffe at around the same time when she was also a child.

Following his arrest, Sutcliffe denied the offences during interview, but once charged, pleaded guilty at court.

On top of his 18-year sentence, Sutcliffe is subject to restraining orders to protect the victims and must sign the Sex Offender Register indefinitely.

Detective Constable Jessica Small said:

“Firstly, I would like to recognise the courage shown by the victims in this case who have had to carry the weight of what happened to them on their shoulders for all these years.

“Sutcliffe has been handed a substantial custodial sentence for his wicked actions, and this is thanks to the bravery of the two victims in coming forward and speaking to police.

“I hope this case shows that it is never too late to report an offence and we will always investigate every report thoroughly.

“You can report a sexual offence to Cheshire Police by calling 101 or reporting it online via our website.”

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A man from Penrith was jailed on Friday (29 May) for attempting to sexually communicate with a child online.

David Winkley-Balmer, 30, of Mill Street, Penrith was sentenced to 12 months in prison at Carlisle Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to sexually communicate with a child and one count of attempting to cause a child watch sexual activity. This sentence was added onto a burglary offences to make the total prison sentence 2 years and 4 months.

He was also made subject of a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and has been placed on the sex offenders register.

Detective Constable Alice Wood, from Westmorland and Furness CID said: “Winkley-Balmer was fully aware the two ‘children’ he was speaking to were 14 years old when he engaged in conversations of a sexual nature.

“Fortunately, there were no actual children involved in this case, but it is clear Winkley-Balmer poses risk to young people.

“We are committed to ensuring children are safe from those seeking to commit them harm and we will do all we can to ensure those who commit offences are brought before the courts.

“I would urge people to familiarise themselves what their children are doing online – ask them questions and support them in using the internet safely.”

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A teenager has been sentenced to 10 years after raping a girl in Crewe.

Ryan Upton was handed the sentence during a hearing at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday 26 May.

The 19-year-old, of Moorland Road, Sandbach, had pleaded guilty to rape and assault by penetration.

Upton and the victim, a teenage girl, had been at an address in Crewe on the evening of 26 December 2024 when he had sexually assaulted her while she was asleep.

Upton had also raped the victim, who fled from the address following the assault. She was found by a passer-by who helped her to call police.

Upton was arrested but denied the offences in interview; however forensic tests were conducted which provided a positive DNA hit for Upton. 

He was charged with the offences and admitted them in court.

On top of his custodial sentence, Upton must sign the Sex Offender Register indefinitely and is subject to a restraining order to protect the victim in this case.

DC Sallis said:

“This lengthy custodial sentence reflects the severity of what Upton did – something which he ultimately had no choice but to admit due to the strength of the forensic evidence against him.

“We would like to commend the bravery of the victim in this case for reporting this offence and although she will never forget what happened, we hope the fact that Upton is behind bars will give her some closure.

“If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, please report it to us by calling 101 or visiting our website. Every report will be investigated thoroughly, with the needs and wishes of the victim as our main priority.”

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A man has been jailed for more than 13 years for violent offences against a woman, including rape and assault. 

Leighton Smith, of Lancaster Road in Shrewsbury, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court yesterday (Monday 1 June) for one count of rape, five counts of actual bodily harm and one count of witness intimidation. 

During an earlier trail the court heard how in 2024 the 36-year-old subjected his victim to a series of abuse, before police were made aware in 2025.

Following an investigation by Shropshire's Protecting People Unit, Smith was arrested and charged. Smith denied the charges, resulting in the case going to trial, where he was found guilty of the offences by a jury in May. 

Yesterday the judge handed him a 13-and-a-half-year sentence, as well as a 15-year restraining order against the victim. Smith will also be placed on the sex offenders register for life. 

Detective Constable Daniel Bushell said:

"This case represents a significant outcome against a highly dangerous and violent perpetrator. The seriousness of his offending and the lengths he went to intimidate the victim were fully tested before the court.

"The victim in this case showed exceptional courage, and her decision to support the investigation, not only brought accountability and justice for what happened to her, but has also prevented further harm to others. I am grateful for her courage. 

DC Bushell continued:

"This result was made possible through sustained, victimfocused policing. From the initial response at incidents, through safeguarding, relationshipbuilding to the detailed and relentless investigative work, officers remained committed despite the challenging nature of the case. This persistence, combined with the victims courage, meant the full extent of the offending was uncovered and placed before the jury.

"The sentences given to Smith reflects the gravity of the abuse and the danger he presents to women. This outcome is a clear demonstration that we will not walk away such offences, and even though getting justice may take time with determination and the bravery of victims, it can be achieved."

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Isle of Wight Sex Offender Alan Wilson Faces Sentencing for Register Breach

An Isle of Wight sex offender who failed to notify police of his change of address for 18 months will be sentenced this summer.

Alan Wilson, 38, of Shanklin High Street, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Friday 29 May for sentencing. He previously admitted breaching the notification requirements of the Sex Offenders Register.

The court heard Wilson had been living at a different property for around 18 months without informing police. The breach was discovered on 30 November 2024.

Prosecutor Liz Miller said registered sex offenders must notify police of any new address within three days of moving.

Wilson pleaded guilty to the offence on 20 March. The notification requirements stem from his 2019 conviction for distributing indecent images of children.

Magistrates were also told Wilson faces separate proceedings at the Isle of Wight Crown Court after admitting three new counts of making indecent images of children dating back to 2023. He is due to appear at the Crown Court on 12 June following an adjournment for a mental health assessment.

Defending, Jim Osborne said the now-completed assessment indicated Wilson would benefit from a mental health treatment requirement, which he would not receive if sentenced to custody. He added that Wilson “takes full responsibility” for his actions and is “ashamed.”

The magistrates adjourned the case until after the Crown Court proceedings conclude. Wilson will return to the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on 4 August for sentencing. He was granted unconditional bail.

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A former Seaford teacher has been jailed for non-recent sexual offences against 14 children.

Police launched an investigation into allegations made by former pupils at the preparatory and sixth form of Newlands School, as well as the senior school known as The Manor, in Seaford during the 1970s and 1980s.

Enquiries identified 14 male victims, who all disclosed sexual abuse at the hands of religious education teacher David Clarke.

Much of the offending took place in a dark room used for developing photographs, after being taken to the room by Clarke as part of a photography club he ran.

Clarke, 82, of Main Road in Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk, taught at Newlands Preparatory School between 1978 and 1989.

He has arrested and charged with 39 counts of indecent assault, five counts of indecent assault of a child and one count each of buggery of a boy under 16 and making an indecent photograph of a child.

Following a month-long trial at Brighton Crown Court, Clarke was found guilty of all but one count of attempted buggery on Monday, 13 April.

At Brighton Crown Court on Monday (1 June), Clarke was sentenced to 26 years in prison.

Investigator Nicky Beard said:

“David Clarke has now faced justice for his crimes, but the impact of his offending will last a lifetime.

“I would once again like to thank all 14 of these incredibly brave and resilient men for reporting to us, supporting this process and helping hold their accuser to account.

“We are committed to seeking justice for victims no matter how long ago offending may have taken place.

"We believe Clarke may have other victims. If you are affected, please do not suffer in silence – report it to us and we will support you and do everything we can to get you justice.”

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Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced for rape.  

Jonathan Goldsmith, aged 52, of Hatch Gate, Whitchurch Hill, Reading was sentenced on Friday 15 May, at a hearing at Reading Crown Court, to 28-years imprisonment, with four of those years on licence. 

He was found guilty of seven counts of rape and one count of blackmail following a three-week trial at the same court. 

In 2002, Goldsmith threatened a woman, who was in her late teens, with a knife and raped her in a parked car in London. 

Between 2005 - 2019, Goldsmith subjected a woman, who was in her late teens when they first met in Oxford, to multiple rapes, many of which involved physical violence and left her with injuries. His visited her home in Reading and continued this abuse, he captured images and videos of the abuse and blackmailed the victim with this material to prevent her from speaking about it.  

In 2014, Goldsmith met a woman, in her twenties, on a dating site, and in December he raped her, leaving her with injuries.  

 Goldsmith was arrested on 11 August 2002, 6 December 2014 and 14 April 2021.  

He was charged on 29 January 2026.  

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Rachel Belsher said: “I am so grateful to the complainants in this case for the remarkable bravery and courage they have shown. 

“Jonathan Goldsmith is a serial rapist and has finally been held to account for his crimes. 

“He targeted women who he knew to be vulnerable and whom he assumed would never be believed. He was wrong.  

“The complainants have had to persevere in a very long and very invasive investigation and then trial process. I would like to thank these incredible women for making sure that Jonathan Goldsmith cannot hurt any more women.  

“I would like this conviction to show that no matter your circumstances, Thames Valley Police is committed to investigating violence against women and girls. If you are a victim of violence then please be reassured that we have specially trained officers who will listen and support you. 

“I would like to thank CPS Paralegal Mandy Dutton-Webb and prosecution trial counsel Ms Kim Preston and Mr Adam Williams for their expertise and hard work in getting the outcome we have.” 

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Sex Offender Breaches SHPO Twice Before Voluntarily Surrendering to Police

David Standley, 32, of Westbourne Street, Stockton, breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order on two occasions before handing himself in to officers, telling them custody was the safest place for him.

Standley appeared via video link from HMP Holme House at Teesside Crown Court on Tuesday for sentencing on two counts of breaching the SHPO and possession of cannabis. The court heard that his mental health had deteriorated sharply at the time of the breaches.

In September 2021, Standley – then of Redcar – was caught communicating with someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl. In reality, it was a 50-year-old decoy from the undercover group Angels of Innocence. He sent an explicit image of himself and suggested she travel by train so they could “have sex in the woods”. He pleaded guilty to attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity and was jailed for three years and two months, plus the SHPO.

In March this year he breached the order by factory resetting his mobile phone and discarding it.

Sentencing, Judge Jonathan Carroll described the case as “exceptionally unusual”.

He told Standley:

“You were going through a personal crisis and for whatever reason committed two offences of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. You immediately reported what you had done to police as you felt the only safe place you could be was prison. You did that because you recognised a decline in your mental health and [could] have committed violent offences.”

The judge imposed a six-month custodial sentence, suspended for two years, to allow Standley to address his underlying issues. He must also complete 90 rehabilitation activity days and a 26-day programme.

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A sexual predator who targeted women while they shopped in Cheshire and Greater Manchester has been jailed.

William Kidd appeared at Manchester Crown Court on Friday 29 May where he was sentenced to four years, and is now subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order which remains in place indefinitely.

The 27-year-old of Stanbank Street, Stockport, had earlier pleaded guilty to 11 counts of sexual assault on a female, two counts of voyeurism, eight counts of recording an image under clothing to observe another without consent, and possession of cannabis.

The case against Kidd involves five incidents that took place between May and September 2025.

Following an investigation by Cheshire Police, supported by Greater Manchester Police, detectives found that Kidd targeted women while they shopped, discreetly following them through store aisles.

He visited stores in Macclesfield, Handforth and Stanley Green in Cheshire, as well as Denton and Stockport in Greater Manchester.

On four occasions, CCTV footage showed Kidd spraying the victims with a substance from a bottle he was carrying as he stalked them. He aimed at the women’s hair or backs, and the victims were often unaware of what had happened.

Forensic analysis later confirmed the substance was Kidd’s semen.

On a fifth occasion, Kidd followed a woman through a store and secretly filmed her on his mobile phone while she shopped with her fiveyearold daughter.

Kidd was identified following a Cheshire Police CCTV appeal, and he was subsequently arrested in October 2025. He was found to be in possession of a quantity of cannabis at the time of his arrest.

A review of his mobile phone uncovered further footage, including a video of Kidd following a woman pushing a small child in a shopping trolley while he filmed up her skirt. The woman appears to be completely unaware of his presence.

Kidd was charged and later pleaded guilty to the offences put to him.

Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Tiffany Berry-Perkin said:

“Firstly, I would like to commend the victims in this case for the strength and bravery they have shown throughout this investigation.

“It is thanks to their continued support that our team was able to gather an overwhelming body of evidence against Kidd, leaving him with no option but to plead guilty.

“Kidd deliberately targeted innocent women as they went about their everyday lives, entirely unaware of the depraved acts he was committing against them.

"His behaviour is completely unacceptable, and I welcome the fact that he is now being held accountable behind bars, where he can no longer pose a danger to women in our communities.”

Detective Sergeant Steven Kaminski said:

“This case is an excellent example of neighbouring forces working together to identify and apprehend offenders who target women and girls.

“Kidd was fully aware that what he was doing was wrong. He knew his actions would cause his victims extreme distress, yet he chose to continue, deliberately travelling to multiple stores across two counties with the intention of violating and ultimately sexually assaulting innocent women.

“Putting an end to violence against women and girls remains a top priority for the force, and we will continue to remove sexual predators like Kidd from Cheshire and ensure they see justice.

“We treat all allegations of sexual offences extremely seriously, and any allegation will be thoroughly investigated, with the wishes and needs of the victim as our main priority.

“Victims should never feel ashamed of what has been done to them. Anyone who comes forward will be met with compassion, respect, and specialist support from our officers, alongside partner support agencies. All victims of sexual offences are entitled to anonymity, and we are committed to ensuring they receive the help and protection they deserve.”

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Migrant Hotel Resident Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Two Women in Falkirk

Muhammad Sheikhi, 23, a resident at the Cladhan Hotel in Falkirk, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women in the space of just over an hour.

The attacks took place in the early hours of a Sunday morning last November, shortly after the victims – both in their early 20s – left different nightclubs.

Sheikhi first targeted a woman at a railway bridge on Kerse Lane, where he hugged her, repeatedly kissed her on the face and mouth, and put his hands under her skirt. He then assaulted a second woman in Kerse Lane and at the nearby Bellsmeadow skatepark, pinning her against a tree before putting his hands under her clothing.

Sheikhi, who entered the UK by boat and was being housed at the Cladhan Hotel by the Home Office, was arrested in his room at the hotel, which has been the scene of repeated pro- and anti-immigration protests.

He denied the charges, telling police he had simply been “roaming around” because he had no one to socialise with in the hotel. He added: “Only animals would do that publicly.”

A third woman was seen on CCTV being approached by Sheikhi but walked away.

Following a four-day trial at Stirling Sheriff Court, a jury of 12 women and three men found him guilty of both sexual assaults. They deleted an allegation – which applied only to the skatepark incident – that the assault was carried out with intent to rape.

Through an Arabic interpreter, Sheikhi told police: “I am just a young man like everybody else who wants to have a good time.”

Prosecutor Jamie Hilland described Sheikhi’s behaviour as “predatory.” He told the jury: “On their evidence, the accused approached both women, he’s tried to give them his phone. He tried to get them to add him on Snapchat. In both cases he’s tried to corner the complainer and he then sexually assaulted both of them.”

Hilland highlighted the distress caused to the victims, noting that one called her father immediately afterwards: “(Her father) said she could hardly talk, she could hardly breathe. It was the point where he was struggling to understand her. She told him she had been sexually assaulted at the railway bridge by a man who put his hand under her skirt and tried to kiss her.”

Defence advocate Paul Keenan reserved mitigation until the sentencing hearing. In his closing speech he argued the evidence was “flawed throughout” and urged the jury to acquit.

Sheikhi has been placed on the sex offenders register and remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on 29 June.

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A 50-year-old man from Ipswich has been jailed for 12 years after being convicted of rape.

Keith McKenzie, of Bond Street, was found guilty of two counts of rape by a jury on 23 February 2026 following a five-day trial.

The court heard that McKenzie and the victim, a woman aged in her 20s, were neighbours at a block of flats at the time of the attack but were not otherwise known to each other.

In the early hours of the morning, the victim was awoken to knocking at her front door and called another neighbour, with whom she was friends, to assist.

The victim answered the door and McKenzie asked for a cigarette which her friend gave him, before going back to their own flat.

McKenzie then entered the premises, despite the victim’s objections, and raped her.

He later left the premises and threatened the victim against telling anyone.

He was arrested that same morning.

McKenzie appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday 28 May where he was sentenced to 12 years in prison. The sentence will run consecutively to a sentence imposed last year for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

He was also made subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register.

In a Victim Personal Statement, read aloud in court, the victim detailed how the assault has impacted her life. She said: “Emotionally, I feel violated, ashamed, and overwhelmed… I have struggled with guilt, even though deep down I know none of this is my fault... I wake up each day carrying the weight of something I never asked for and never deserved.”

DC Victoria McNamara, from the Safeguarding and Investigations Unit, who was the officer in charge of the case, said:

“This was a profoundly distressing incident for the victim, who has shown immense courage in coming forward and supporting the investigation.

“What should have been the safest place for her and her child was violated and the impact of that cannot be overstated. Since the incident, the victim has lived in constant fear, struggling with anxiety, sleep disturbance, and a loss of trust. She has spoken about the lasting effect this has had not only on her own wellbeing but also on her ability to feel secure and confident as a parent. No one should have to live with that burden.

“Victims of this nature of offence often carry the effects long after the incident itself. Trauma does not simply end when an investigation begins.

“Our priority has been to treat this victim with dignity, compassion and professionalism, while conducting a thorough and robust investigation and I hope by knowing that McKenzie is behind bars, she is able to move forward with her life.

“Offences of this kind will be taken extremely seriously. If you come forward, you will be listened to and supported.”