Locations
Windsor Street, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1
Description
A Brighton man has been sentenced to ten years in prison after being found guilty of rape and sexual assaults against two women.
Sam Soyoye, 32, of Windsor Street, Brighton, was found guilty at Lewes Crown Court on 3 September of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
He was remanded in custody and appeared before the same court on Thursday, 6 November, where he was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment, to be served concurrently for all offences.
The offences involved two women, unknown to each other, who were attacked in separate incidents after meeting Soyoye in Brighton. In June 2024, he invited a woman back to his address in the early hours, where he raped her. In September 2024, he invited another woman to his address and sexually assaulted her.
Following a thorough investigation, Soyoye was arrested, charged, and later convicted after a trial.
Detective Aimee Collier, from the Brighton Investigations Unit, said:
“This sentencing reflects the seriousness of the crimes and the lasting impact they have had on the victims.
“We would like to commend the bravery of both women in coming forward and supporting the investigation. Sussex Police remains committed to investigating all reports of rape and sexual assault and ensuring victims receive the support and justice they deserve.”