Predator jailed for raping woman in car as he gave her lift
A man from Amsebury[1] has been jailed for nine years and will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life after he raped a woman last year. Anthony Donald Raymond, 33, of Curtis Close, was sentenced today (October 20) following a trial at Winchester Crown Court[2].
On March 4, 2022, Raymond was giving a woman a lift home when he detoured to a remote location where he parked. He then forcibly removed her clothing and raped her[3].
Police[4] on routine patrol came across the incident taking place. However Raymond managed to evade officers after fleeing the scene.
The account of the victim, alongside those of the officers and their body worn camera footage, secured a guilty verdict and sentencing after a week-long trial, Wiltshire Police said. Det Con Martyn Powell of South CID said: “I would like to praise the victim in this case for having the courage and conviction to see this through a difficult 18 months and a week-long trial.
“The officers at scene who came across this incident captured key information and evidence on their body worn cameras which was able to be produced to the court in evidence. I hope that this sentence inspires others who have suffered sexual violence to come forward and report incidents to the police where we will endeavour to support you.”