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A monstrous double rapist who attacked two vulnerable women has been jailed for 20 years.
Daniel Hart, 29, raped the victims in one night in May, with police labelling him "despicable."
Hart first entered the home of a woman in her 70s with dementia in Poole, Dorset, during the night of May 14/15 this year. He dragged her into the bedroom and raped her.
Police were called at 5:15am and identified Hart via DNA left at the scene.
Before officers could apprehend him, Hart targeted a second victim, a woman in her 40s with disabilities. He approached her outside her flat, pushed her inside, and raped her.
Police were called at about 2pm on May 15 and found Hart nearby. He fled but was chased back to the flat, where he jumped through the lounge window.
Hart was arrested after the second victim confirmed his identity.
He was charged with both rapes, pleaded guilty at Bournemouth Crown Court on November 3, and was sentenced to 20 years.
Detective Inspector Jon Sainsbury, of Bournemouth CID, said:
"Daniel Hart's horrific offending saw him rape two vulnerable women in their own homes.
"Thanks to the swift response from officers on the day and a thorough and determined investigation by detectives afterwards, we were able to hold him to account for his despicable crimes.
"When it became apparent both matters involved the same suspect, Detective Constable Hele Leech-Wilkinson and Detective Constable Chloe Roaf worked diligently together to build the case against Hart and ensure he faced justice.
"Our officers will continue to support victims of rape and sexual offences and are absolutely committed to identifying those responsible and taking robust action against them."