WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Police praised the braveness of the ladies who got here ahead to show Wayne Lightfoot’s crimes.
Wayne Lightfoot, 36, has been jailed for 26 years (Picture: Cambridgeshire Police)
Police have praised the “unbelievable braveness” of two ladies who got here ahead to assist jail a serial rapist who has now been jailed for 26 years. Following a trial, predator Wayne Lightfoot, 36, was discovered responsible at Peterborough Crown Court docket of 4 counts of rape, seven counts of sexual assault and false imprisonment.
On Friday (March 20) he was sentenced on the similar courtroom to 26 years in jail and was additionally handed an indefinite Restraining Order and Sexual Hurt Prevention Order. Lightfoot, 36, met the primary lady he attacked whereas on an evening out on September 4, 2022.
They went to the lady’s dwelling and had consensual intercourse. Later that night time he compelled himself upon her, regardless of being clearly advised, “no”, and that he wanted to go away, he raped her. On August 26 final 12 months, Lightfoot went on a date with a second lady in Peterborough, Cambs, earlier than going again to his home in Stanton Sq., Hampton Hargate.
After they arrived, the sufferer modified her thoughts and mentioned she needed to go away however he violently assaulted her, took her telephone away and raped her.
Wayne Lightfoot, 36, has been jailed for 26 years (Picture: Cambridgeshire Police)
DC Kara Halls, from Cambridgeshire Police, mentioned: “Firstly, I want to acknowledge the unbelievable braveness of the victims for coming ahead and reporting what had occurred. It’s due to their bravery Lightfoot’s predatory behaviour has been uncovered.
“Consent is every part. Consent might be given and retracted at any time; simply because an individual has consented earlier than otherwise you anticipate them to consent once more, doesn’t entitle you to something.
“I might encourage anybody who thinks they could’ve been a sufferer of a sexual offence to contact us. We take all reviews of sexual offences very critically.
Cambridgeshire Police paid tribute to the “unbelievable braveness of the victims” (Picture: Getty)
“We now have a devoted group of specifically educated officers prepared to research allegations promptly, absolutely and professionally, and a community of partnership businesses and help companies to supply help and help.”
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