43-year old Laurence Rafter, has been sentenced to 14-years in prison for removing condom during sexual pleasure.
Mr. Rafter who hails from Bittacy Hill, Barnet, appeared before Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, 28 February where judgement was passed on him.
Following the court’s judgement, Rafter is not a first time offender as he had had several records of sexual offences.
His recent offence involved sexual harassment of a 32-year old which he pleaded guilty to, in 2021.
According to the report of the victim, the defendant had posed himself as a man called ‘Jay Lincoln’ on a dating app.
After they met on the dating app, the victim allowed the defendant to visit in her residence and while they were getting ready for sexual pleasure, the victim requested that the defendant wore a condom which he objected to and later removed then, he went ahead to rape her.
When the victim reported the incident, the police were able to track him down with the help of a unique tattoo on his hand from the photos of his previous arrests as it matched with the one in the picture he had sent to the victim during their talking stage.
While at it, it was suspected that Rafter had meditated his offence as the details revealed; his fake address, fake bank statements, fake driver’s license, etc.
“I would like to commend this survivor for the bravery she demonstrated in this case and the evidence she provided. The robust sentence delivered by the judge clearly demonstrates the significant dangerousness that this man poses to women.
“The investigation team carried out an expansive, diligent and relentless investigation to identify Rafter and secured the evidence to bring him to justice ensuring that the victim was supported throughout.
“Rafter is a predatory offender who exploited social media to facilitate his violent and abusive behaviour. He devised a fictitious profile posing as a wealthy businessman with multiple businesses around the world in a calculated campaign to violate, threaten and harm the women he met,” Inspector Paul Ridley said.
Furthermore, the Metropolitan police of the UK assured women and girls that they are working towards identifying perpetrators of such kind and bringing them to face the law.
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