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A 57-year-old café boss who compared himself to Benny Hill after groping teenage workers has narrowly dodged a prison sentence.

Glen Buchanan's sleazy pursuit of young female staff was partly blamed for the collapse of a restaurant chain and led to one victim trying to commit suicide.

Sheriff William Wood said: "The jury convicted you of all these charges - either sexual assault or causing young people to see sexual communications. At the time, two were children and your behaviour persisted over a period of three years. You were employed in a management position to supervise them and they would have looked to you for guidance and support.

"You have let them down and let yourself down. There was an approximate 30-year gap between you and these young women and children at the time."

He told father-of-three Buchanan that he merited a prison sentence, but noted he was a first offender and that "no physical harm" had been caused to the victims. Buchanan was placed under supervision for three years, and put on the Sex Offenders Register for the same period. He was ordered to carry out 300 hours unpaid work and attend the Tay Project for sex offenders.

He was also placed under conduct requirements, including having to tell social workers if he makes new friends, and put on a six-month restriction of liberty order. He was also told not to approach any of his victims. The young woman who tried to take her own life was one of four female employees at Cafe Biba, in Pitlochry, who were preyed upon by the creepy boss.

He made co-workers lives a misery, repeatedly placing his hands on their shoulders, buttocks and hips, sending sleazy social media messages and giving them unwanted massages, kisses and hugs. Buchanan denied allegations of sexual misconduct, claiming he had a Benny Hill-style sense of humour and attempted to dismiss his conduct as workplace banter.

But he could not justify telling a young teenager to breathe because it "accentuates the gentle curve of your breasts." After a three-day trial at Perth Sheriff Court a jury found him guilty of four counts of sexual assault.

He was further convicted of three charges of written or verbal sexual communications, intended for his own sexual gratification or to humiliate or distress his young victims. Fiscal depute Vicki Bell presented a victim impact statement from Buchanan's youngest victim and said: "This has had a significant impact on her emotional wellbeing."

"She has sought medical support and support from friends and family. The statement includes references to an attempt to take her life as a result of the accused's actions."

One victim told jurors how she quit her job because of Buchanan's relentless conduct. The woman said: "It was an uncomfortable environment. He made comments towards me that made me feel on edge. It was the way he spoke to me. There was a few occasions when he put his hands on me. I didn't feel safe."

Buchanan said he occasionally touched the women on their shoulders and hips but only to move them out the way in a narrow passage. He said: "It was more a case of expedience than anything else. There was always a sense of urgency."

He told the court it was Benny Hill-type banter and denied giving one of the women an unwanted massage. He said: "It wasn't a full massage. I was walking through the scullery, when I saw her doing the dishes. I said: 'You seem to be very stressed.' I just gave her shoulders a gentle squeeze. I would hardly call it a massage."

He also admitted giving the same woman an unwanted hug but said he stepped back when she appeared surprised. The jury heard Buchanan sent five Facebook messages to a female employee in one evening.

He told her "I'm feeling a little unloved" and said he missed her, alongside an emoji face with its tongue sticking out. Another post read: "It's my birthday on Friday, so you can surprise me with something. Your choice."

Buchanan said he sent the messages because he was annoyed she left work without telling anybody. In hindsight, it wasn't the most appropriate manner. I should have waited until we were at work together."

Asked why he mentioned his birthday, he said: "I thought it would be nice for her to buy a birthday present for me."

Ms Bell pointed out: "You are 40 years older than her. You're ancient to her." Buchanan said: "Again, it was a bad choice of words."

The woman did not reply to the messages but reported them to a manager at the cafe, who brought Buchanan in for a disciplinary meeting the next day. Jurors heard one of the women received a lewd comment from Buchanan, written on an order slip.

He wrote a customer wanted their coffee "hot, hot, hot - just like you." He told the court: "I can see how this can be misconstrued. I was just fooling around."

Buchanan, of Bridge of Tilt, tried to dismiss some of his comments as banter, such as when he told one worker she should wear dresses more often. "I was giving her a compliment," he said, adding that he told the same woman she did not need to go to a gym as she had a "perfect figure".

But he accepted he had made a sexual comment to a female employee, when she was a young teenager. "I was trying to do some paperwork and she was asking me: What can I do? I told her 'just go and breathe - it accentuates the gentle curve of your breasts.'

"I saw that she was blushing, I don't know why I said this. Once I said it I knew it was wrong and I apologised to her."

He said: "I understand that I was acting like a complete arsehole that day but that doesn't make me a sexual predator."

Ms Bell told the jury "the accused has told you he has a Benny Hill style sense of humour."

Cafe Biba was part of the Pancake Place chain, which has recently gone out of business. The company's own report of trading placed significant blame on Buchanan's offending for driving away customers. The chain also had a rodent infestation.

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A rapist who reported himself to police after attacking a woman has been jailed for eight years.

James Gregory, 32, called officers soon after sexually assaulting a woman and told them he had "pretty much raped" her with the intercourse "unconsented", Newcastle Crown Court heard.

He then pleaded not guilty to rape, claiming he had made a false confession, but jurors found him guilty.

The victim said she felt "angry, confused and dirty" in the aftermath of the attack, the court heard.

Gregory, of Newbolt Court in Gateshead, must also sign the sex offenders register for life.

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A man was jailed for repeatedly breaching a restraining order by messaging his ex-partner and turning up at her house, usually uninvited.

William Jenkinson also failed to inform police of a change of address, in breach of the terms of his notification requirements as a sex offender, when he briefly formed a relationship with another woman earlier this year.

The 40-year-old defendant of Troutbeck Way, Peterlee, appeared before Durham Crown Court for sentence after previously admitting ten counts of breaching a restraining order and one of failing to comply with notification requirements.

Paul Cleasby, prosecuting, said the restraining order was put in place at Darlington Magistrates’ Court in March 2023, after Jenkinson was convicted of common assault of his partner at the breakdown of their relationship.

Mr Cleasby said the five-year order was put in place to protect the woman from harassment and from being put in fear of violence at the defendant’s hands.

The victim described her six-year relationship with Jenkinson as “up and down”, saying that on occasions he was verbally abusive to her, but at other times he would tell her it would not happen again.

Mr Cleasby said in spite of the terms of the order, Jenkinson would turn up at her home address and contact her by phone, during which he would sometimes lose his temper.

She was fearful of what he might do and resorted to calling the police.

He was arrested in January this year as he had been going around to her home on and off for about a week at that stage.

She admitted that due to the persistence of his messaging she had invited him around on occasions just to try to appease him.

Despite being subject to bail conditions not to contact his ex-partner, his pattern of behaviour continued, leaving her feeling “vulnerable” and suffering panic attacks.

She said he had destroyed her friendships and family connections and made her feel unworthy, while at times she felt like she was “walking on eggshells” trying not to upset him.

But she said since he has been in custody in recent weeks she has felt some element of relief and a new-found sense of freedom.

Mr Cleasby said the notification offence arose as the defendant briefly moved in with another woman in February and early March this year.

It ended after the police informed her of the defendant’s history and of the court order breaches.

Mr Cleasby said the defendant should have informed his offender manager of the change of address.

The registration requirement was put in place when Jenkinson was jailed for sex offences at Edinburgh High Court, in August 2016.

Calum McNicholas, for Jenkinson conceded it had been “persistent” offending on his client’s behalf.

Mr McNicholas said there was some “back and forth” with the messaging and so the defendant considered there was, “some degree of desired contact.”

He added that the defendant had a traumatic childhood and has his own mental health issues, for which he is only just receiving the correct medication since being in custody.

Recorder Mark Ainsworth said when court orders are put in place it is for the protection of, “others in society” and defendants are expected to abide by their terms.

The Recorder told Jenkinson the responsibility was on him not to breach such orders.

He said not only were the breaches persistent, but they were aggravated by the fact the defendant was on bail after his January arrest and yet continued to flout not only the orders but also, then, his bail conditions.

Imposing a total 22-month prison sentence Recorder Ainsworth reminded Jenkinson that the terms of the orders will remain in place and further breaches would only result

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A remorseless sex offender has been jailed for four years for raping a teenage girl. Cameron Huggins was caged after forcing himself on the youngster in Inverness.

The 22-year-old abused the teen, who can't be named for legal reasons, in April 2023. He insisted he was innocent and went on trial over the claims.

But he was convicted at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, and returned to the same court yesterday, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, to learn his fate.

He was sentenced to four years in prison over the serious sexual assault, placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life, and made the subject of a Non-Harassment Order (NHO).

Speaking after the sentence, Police Scotland Detective Constable Emma Ellis, of Inverness Domestic Abuse and Rape Investigation Unit, said: "Huggins is an abusive individual who has shown no remorse for his violent and predatory actions.

"We would encourage anyone who has experienced any form of sexual or violent offence, regardless of when it occurred, to report it. We will investigate thoroughly and have specially trained officers and partner agencies who will support you throughout."

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Detectives have praised the crucial role a sexual abuse survivor played in sending her rapist to prison.

Gareth Odell now faces a lengthy stretch behind bars – thanks to the strength shown by the woman he targeted.

The woman showcased immense courage in coming forward to the police and sharing what Odell had done to her.

In total she was raped by Odell on at least 20 separate occasions during 2020 and 2021, at two different Nottingham addresses.

The rapist’s repeated level of offending came to light soon after that when his victim made the brave decision to report it to the police.

Odell was then arrested and charged with nine separate counts of rape and a further count of sexual assault.

The 37-year-old denied any wrongdoing, with a trial subsequently taking place at Nottingham Crown Court in March of this year.

Despite Odell’s protestations, the jury were able to see through his lies and found him guilty on each of the ten counts.

Odell, of Charlbury Road, Wollaton, returned to the same court to be sentenced for his crimes on 2 July.

Describing him as "a danger to women", Judge Julie Warburton handed Odell an extended custodial sentence of 24 years.

He was sentenced to 16 years behind bars and will then spend an additional eight years on licence when he’s released.

Odell was also made the subject of an indefinite restraining order.

Detective Constable Lucy Clarke, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

"Thanks to the immense bravery showcased by the woman he abused, Gareth Odell will now spend a substantial period of his life behind bars.

"It's impossible to sum up the pain, trauma and anguish his actions would've caused to this woman, and yet she found the strength to come forward and report it to the police, which is to her absolute credit.

“Odell's actions were despicable, as he repeatedly forced his victim to have sex with him throughout 2020 and 2021, despite her making it clear to him that she didn’t want to.

“That removal of consent meant what he did – on at least 20 separate occasions – amounted to rape, which is an incredibly serious offence that can destroy a person’s life.

“Even after inflicting all the pain he did, Odell compounded the damage he’d caused further by denying doing anything wrong and making his victim have to relive it all again.

"Thankfully, the jury were able to see through his lies in the trial that followed and convicted him on all ten counts.

"We hope the sentence passed today provides the victim with some small degree of comfort, while also sending a message to other survivors of sexual abuse that we will listen and take action should you report it to us."

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Luke David Wilson, 31, of Rosedale Close, Whitby, has been jailed for five years and 10 months for raping a woman in Whitby.

He pleaded guilty to the offence just before a three-day trial was about to start at York Crown Court on Tuesday (1 July 2025).

Wilson also admitted sexual assault by penetration on the victim, who was aged in her late 20s when it occurred at an address in Whitby between 5.20am and 6.20am on Saturday 8 July 2023.

He was remanded into custody ahead of the sentencing today (Wednesday 2 July) as he had breached both police and court bail.

Wilson carried out a prolonged sexual attack on the victim despite her repeated shouts of “no” to Wilson – she had only consented to a cuddle following a night out in the town.  

When interviewed by detectives, Wilson stated they had consensual sex. He maintained this position right up until the start of the trial on Tuesday when he changed his pleas to guilty.

He also changed his account entirely regarding the events that morning, stating that he had no recollection of what had happened.

Detective Constable Charlotte White, of the Scarborough and Ryedale Safeguarding Investigation Team, said:

“The victim in this case has shown nothing but courage and determination throughout. I thank her for her bravery and patience while the investigation has been ongoing.

“The victim had the strength to make a report to the police and the outcome at court is a testament to her strength. She has ensured that a serious sexual offender has been taken off the streets.” 

DC White added:

“As for Wilson, he has not shown a shred of remorse to the victim or for his dreadful actions.

“It is clear he had no understanding of the seriousness of the investigation and the offences for which he has now pleaded guilty to.

“He waited until the first day of trial to enter his guilty pleas, further prolonging the stress and anxiety for the victim. 

“We will continue to strive to apprehend those who cause violence against women and girls, and I hope this case shows that action will be taken against such offenders and victims will be listened to and fully supported.”

As well as the custodial sentence, Wilson has also been placed on the Register of Sex Offenders for the rest of his life.

Victim Personal Statement

The following are extracts from the Victim Personal Statement read out in full at the sentencing hearing:

“I contemplated suicide more than once and I went to my GP for help. I didn’t know where to go, or what to do, and I felt like a burden to everyone around me. I went from being a trusting, outgoing and independent person to being a shell of myself and I was just going through the motions of day-to-day life.”

“I can no longer trust men, whether that be in a relationship or family members, and I have found myself resentful towards males. I got into a relationship a long time after what happened, and it was awful. I realised that I couldn’t sleep anymore as I didn’t feel safe, so I ended the relationship, and I think that I will be alone for the rest of my life. The thought of even trying to give my trust to anyone makes me feel sick.”

“Luke stole a part of me that I will never get back and has made me lose my confidence and ability to trust…I can’t even hug my own mother anymore as any affection make me feel sick to my stomach.”

“I hope that one day I can move on, however it has now been two years, and I still have nightmares and panic attacks nearly every night. I miss the old me and how loveable I was, and how much trust I had in people. I always saw the best in everyone, and now I see the worst.”

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A man from Luton has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after being found guilty of raping and sexually abusing a child over a prolonged period.

The offences were reported after the child disclosed the abuse to school staff.

Ashfaq Khan, 26, of The Oaks, Luton, was found guilty of 13 offences, including rape and sexual assault. He was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on Friday 27 June. He is also subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Detective Constable Sophie Andrews from Bedfordshire Police said: “I would like to praise the victim for their bravery in coming forward and helping us bring another sexual predator to justice.

“We work hard to tackle all forms of abuse against children and would urge anyone who has concerns that a child is being sexually abused, or has been a victim themselves, no matter how long ago, to come forward.

“I hope this case sends a message that it is never too late to report to us and we will do all we can to support the victim and bring the perpetrator to justice.”

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Oliver Wade, 37, abused the victim throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

He came to the attention of officers in 2020 when the victim, who is now an adult, bravely reported it to police after years of suffering at the hands of Wade.

Following the report, Wade was voluntarily interviewed in 2021 where he denied all allegations put to him.

However, after a lengthy investigation, he was charged in December 2023.

In April this year, Wade of Sunridge Avenue, Luton, was found guilty at Luton Crown Court of four offences, which included attempted rape and sexual assault and on Friday (27 June) was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison.

He was also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.

Detective Constable David Widdicombe said: “This has been a horrific case, and we hope this sentencing has brought some closure to the victim.

“Wade’s 10-year campaign of abuse is shocking and something nobody should ever have to go through. We will continue to do what we can to support the victim.

“We know that a victim can carry the burden of being abused for years before they’re ready to open up about what happened to them.

“It is never too late to make a disclosure. We know it can be so difficult to report abuse, but we are here to support you every step of the way.”

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A man found guilty of the sexual abuse of young girls has been sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment, after the brave survivors revealed his repeated assaults.

Martin Prior, aged 36, targeted the children in the mid to late 2000s, but it wasn’t until 2020 that his offending came to light, when the survivors disclosed his abuse to police officers as part of a separate investigation.

As a result, Northamptonshire Police’s Child Protection team began an investigation into Prior, identifying at least three victims.

Prior, of Crestline Court, Northampton, went on to be charged with one count of rape of a girl under 13, six counts of sexually assaulting a girl under 13 by touching, one count of sexual assault of a female, and one count of causing/inciting a girl under 13 to engage in sexual activity – no penetration.

Following a trial at Northampton Crown Court, on May 8 Prior was found not guilty of the rape and sexual assault of a female charges but found guilty of the remaining seven offences.

On Friday, June 27, he returned to the same court where he was sentenced to a total of nine years in prison. Prior will have to serve two-thirds of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

Prior was also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, designed to prevent future offending, and was placed on the sex offenders’ register indefinitely.

Speaking afterwards, investigating officer Detective Constable Laura Beeby said: “Martin Prior is a sexual predator, who as an adult deliberately targeted children for his own sexual gratification.

“All of these children were vulnerable due to their age, and the repeated abuse Prior subjected them to has caused them significant and lasting harm and distress.

“Their courage in finally revealing Prior’s abhorrent offending cannot be overstated, and it is thanks to their bravery that he has been proven to be an abuser and a liar.

“The only shame and guilt in a case like this lies with the offender, and I hope this outcome can provide some small comfort to the survivors as they continue to heal.”

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New police technology which makes it easier to see bruising in darker skin has snared two rapists.

“A game-changing” device - known as Project Archway - which allow officers to better assess victims’ injuries by making it easier to photograph and visualise bruising was used in the case against him.

Samuel Keys convicted thanks to Archway, 26, from Corby, Northamptonshire, admitted five counts of rape against a woman and faces a lengthy jail term in September.

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New police technology which makes it easier to see bruising in darker skin has snared two rapists.

Ashley Bramble, 36, sexually assaulted a 13-year-old schoolgirl after picking her up at Hackney Carnival.

The victim and a friend missed their last train home but Bramble offered to let the pair stay at his property in Portland Rise, Finsbury Park.

The sex predator carried out a string of attacks on one of the girls overnight.

She revealed details at school and Metropolitan Police detectives were able to track down Bramble in north London last September.

A game-changing device - known as Project Archway - which allow officers to better assess victims injuries by making it easier to photograph and visualise bruising was used in the case against him.

At Wood Green Crown Court, Bramble was jailed for 15 years having been convicted of two counts of rape, sexual assault by penetration and sexual assault.

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A baby-faced pervert has avoided jail after being caught with hundreds of child abuse images. 'Reclusive' John Jenkins became engrossed in a disturbing online world, sparking his twisted desires.

Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard the 24-year-old soon began viewing and downloading hundreds of images of children as his depravity ‘spiralled’.

The defendant, of Spoutfield Road, Cliffe Vale, went on to plead guilty to three charges of making indecent images of a child and possessing 386 prohibited image of a child in September last year. And in his sentencing remarks, the judge said Stoke-on-Trent and the rest of the UK is experiencing an 'epidemic of child porn'.

Prosecutor Anthony Longworth detailed how Jenkins had stored a variety of Category A, B and C images on his computer. Now the pervert has been handed a two-year suspended sentence.

Catherine O’Reilly, mitigating, reminded the court that ‘there were no suggestions he has made attempts to reach out to anyone under the age of 16’, adding: This is a young man who falls foul of some serious offences. But he is taking serious work to avoid further offending.

“As soon as he was arrested, he did seek help. He sought the guidance of counselling agencies recommended to him by the probation service and engaged in one-to-one sessions.

"He has no previous convictions. It’s clear he has shown genuine remorse and shame for his actions. He has also closed down his online accounts to reduce the risk of potential harm.”

Jenkins was handed a 34-week prison sentence - suspended for two years - along with 60 hours of unpaid labour. He was also handed a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, requiring him to keep police up to date with his personal information and any online accounts.

Judge Graeme Smith told Jenkins: “Tragically, this court has to deal with cases like this every day of the week. There is an epidemic of child porn in this city and across the country. While you haven’t created any of this material, your consumption of it creates a demand and perpetuates its production.

“As you descended further into this online world, you became more and more divorced from reality. You freely admit that you went down a rabbit hole.

“Fortunately, you didn’t have as many pictures of children as others who have stood before this court. Many were animated and generated images. Although these are still illegal, they thankfully don’t depict real children.”

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Tony Drewitt (18/06/1948) of Hazon Way, Epsom, Surrey was jailed for 12 months at Manchester Crown Square Court.

On Tuesday 28 January 2025, Drewitt pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a child.

The victim was 13 years old when they met, and Drewitt was aged 69. Drewitt groomed his victim and engaged in sexual activity with her over a one-year period whilst she was aged 14.

Some of the offending occurred in Oldham.

Drewitt was also made to sign the sex offenders register for five years and has an indefinite restraining order against the victim.

Detective Sergeant Andy Barrett, of our Oldham Complex Safeguarding Hub, said:

“Firstly, I would like to thank the victim and their family for being brave enough to come forward and report this abuse to the police.

“Drewitt engaged in a prolonged period of grooming a young girl, who should have been free to enjoy her childhood. Instead, she was abused by a man who denied her of her youth.

“I hope today’s sentencing can provide the victim and their family some comfort knowing that Drewitt is behind bars and can no longer harm them.

“We encourage anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault, or knows someone who has, to come forward and speak to the police. We will listen to you and we will investigate.”

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A paedophile who raped a toddler has been jailed for 15 years after the judge described his actions as ‘deplorable’.  

Jahsiah Semper, formerly of Paddock Road in South Ham, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Tuesday, July 1.  

The 24-year-old appeared in the dock from Winchester Prison wearing a grey t-shirt and a gold chain around his neck.  

He was arrested in November 2024 after police officers searched his home and found indecent photographs and videos on his mobile phone.  

One video was of Semper assaulting a child aged between one and two years old, at some point between January 2022 and November 2024. 

He was charged by police in March 2025, and later pleaded guilty to nine counts including taking Category A indecent photographs of a child, making Category A and Category B indecent photographs of a child, assault of a girl under 13 by touching, possessing extreme pornographic images, and rape of a girl under 13.  

Following the discovery of more evidence, on June 25, three more charges were presented against Semper: Voyeurism by recording a private act, making Category B and Category A indecent images of children. He pleaded guilty.

The court heard that Semper does not remember making the video of the toddler and could not provide any explanation for the incident.  

Mitigating, Adreinne Knight, said: “He is 24 years old with no previous convictions. He is so ashamed of his actions, he cannot face his actions.  

“He knows he must have done it because of the evidence, he is ashamed, and above all else, he is sorry for what has happened.  

“He has been suffering from depression, and he is overwhelmed by what has taken place.”  

Describing Semper’s actions as ‘deplorable’, Judge Paul Dugdale refused to accept the defendant couldn’t remember the incident.  

Judge Dugdale said: “The concern I have is he has failed to get to grips with this.

"The treatment cannot start until he accepts he has done these things, and he needs help with it. He cannot say because he says he does not remember any of it.”  

He further dismissed the defendant's former good character and lack of previous convictions as mitigating factors against the sentence. 

Addressing the defendant, the Judge said: “The victim will grow to understand the catastrophic impact that your appalling behaviour will have on her for the rest of her life.  

“There will be devastating damage from what has been done. Mr Semper, this will haunt her for the rest of her life.  

“You remain a very dangerous person, and you pose a very significant risk to children until you accept what you have done."

Semper was sentenced to 15 years in prison plus five years on license and will be ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register, which he will be on for life. 

He must serve a minimum of 10 years in custody before he is eligible for parole. 

Judge Dugdale also issued a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life and an indefinite restraining order.

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A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after he was found guilty of rape and several other offences.

29-year-old Curtis Evans, from Glynneath, raped his victim on three occasions in June 2024. He also strangled her, and on another occasion bundled the victim into his car whilst telling her he was going to kill her.

After pleading not guilty to all charges, Evans was found guilty of three counts of rape and one count of intentional strangulation as well as one count each of kidnapping, threats to kill, ABH and stalking.

Evans has been handed a sentence of three years and six months’ imprisonment, followed by an extended sentence of 18 years comprising a custodial sentence of 15 years and a three-year extended license period.

He has been made subject of a restraining order against the victim and will be on the sex offenders register for an indefinite period.

Detective Constable Jack Stannard, of the Rape Investigation Team, said:

“Curtis Evans is a particularly nasty and dangerous character who made his victim’s life a living hell.

“He cared nothing for consent or for the welfare of the victim, and was surely going to commit further crimes towards her had it not been for the intervention of police.

“We laud the victim for her bravery in speaking up about her abuser Curtis Evans. We hope that they can finally achieve some piece knowing that Evans is going to prison for over a decade.”

Detective Inspector Sharon Gill-Lewis said:

“If you are in a situation where you are a victim of any kind of sexual offence, report it to us straight away. Nobody should have to suffer in silence – any victims will be fully supported through their ordeal by our officers.”