A homeless Oxford Rapist, Malcolm Plaisted, who sexually assaulted a woman attempting to assist him has received an 11-year prison sentence. Malcolm Plaisted, 35 years old and homeless, received his sentence yesterday (March 30) at Oxford Crown Court.
Malcolm Plaisted will be on probation for six years upon his release. Plaisted first pleaded not guilty to one count of rape and one count of possession of a knife in a public place, but altered his plea to guilty on March 9.
The assault occurred on November 12 of the previous year, when he knocked on his victim’s door in Oxford, requesting a cigarette and coffee after being out all night. After inviting him into her residence, Malcolm Plaisted forcibly pulled the victim into a bed and assaulted her sexually.
Malcolm Plaisted continually did so despite being begged to stop. He was arrested and charged the next day (November 13) and was remanded in custody.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Ellie Middlemass, of Oxford CID, said: “This was an incredibly harrowing case to investigate due to its violent nature and the fact that a vulnerable woman was harmed in her own home.
“Her home was a place that she had every reason to feel safe. She let Malcolm Plaisted in to her address to make him a cup of coffee, and Malcolm Plaisted embarked on a horrific attack.
“Despite the victim suffering significantly as a result of this incident, she has supported the investigation throughout and she should be highly commended for the bravery and resilience she has shown. Malcolm Plaisted has been given an extended prison sentence and he is a very dangerous offender.
“He will also be on the sex offenders’ register indefinitely. Thames Valley Police is absolutely committed to tackling violence against women and girls. Malcolm Plaisted will serve a substantial prison sentence as a result of his abhorrent behaviour, and I hope that this conviction and sentence will serve as some solace to his victim.”
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