Rapist Caged For 17 Years

A rapist has been locked-up for 17 years after his victim - dressed in just a dressing-gown and slippers - raised the alarm at a local newsagent.

Darrel Rose, 31, of King Henry's Drive, New Addington, Croydon was found guilty of two counts of rape, one count of assault by penetration and two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm.

The victim was a woman who had been known to Rose for more than ten years.

Croydon Crown Court heard on March 25, last year police were called to the local convenience store in Hackbridge.

The victim told officers she had been raped at a nearby house and fled after rose fell asleep. 

Detective Constable Ellen Jones of the Metropolitan Police's Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command said: "The victim in this case has shown great bravery and courage in standing up to Rose and ensuring that he is made to answer for his actions.

"I would like to praise the strength and commitment she has shown throughout this case."