A Rapist from Carlisle, Kevin Clarry, was jailed today (Oct 8) at Carlisle Crown Court to 14 years for rape. Kevin Clarry, 41, of Charles Street, Carlisle, was sentenced after being convicted of three charges of rape after a trial that ended on 7 October.
The offences pertain to instances involving a single woman.
Kevin Clarry was also granted an indefinite restraining order.
Detective Constable Tony Wheatcroft said: “Offences of this nature can be extremely difficult for victims to speak about.
“Support is available in Cumbria for victims of sexual offences and the Constabulary works closely with trusted partner agencies to provide the appropriate support which is tailored to an individual’s circumstances.
“I would encourage anyone who has been victim to a sexual offence to contact police so that our specially trained officers can investigate and support victims through the criminal justice process”
WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
If you have been affected by rape or sexual assault, please contact The Bridgeway Sexual Assault Support Service’s 24/7 free helpline on 0808 118 6432.
A list of services available in your postcode area are summarised here: www.sexualviolencesupport.co.uk.
HOW DO I REPORT TO POLICE?
If you wish to report to police you can do so online on the Cumbria Police website
You can also phone on 101.
Always phone 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress.
If you or anyone you know have been affected by the people highlighted in this article, then please report those individuals to the Police on 101 (999 if an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details of the options for reporting a crime. You can also make a report at Crimestoppers should you wish to be completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.