A Highgate rapist, Ryan Mulhern, who assaulted a lady he encountered on a dating application has been incarcerated.
Three months after the assault, Ryan Mulhern, residing on Hornsey Lane in Highgate, received a sentence of eight years and nine months for rape and attempted rape.
Authorities were summoned to Hornsey Lane on March 21 at 9:50 PM following a report from a bystander who saw the 25-year-old victim in distress, claiming she had recently been sexually assaulted.
She stated that she encountered Ryan Mulhern on a dating application and thereafter visited his residence for a meeting.
During the incident, Ryan Mulhern sexually assaulted the woman, who continuously implored him to cease, yet he persisted.
Officers searched multiple addresses and were initially unable to find Ryan Mulhern – but he was eventually arrested in Islington the day after on March 22.
The victim’s impact statement was read out in court, where she wrote: “I reported you because it was the right thing to do.
“Even now, I do not feel hatred towards you and am saddened that we are in such a situation.
“However, I hate that your actions have made me feel unsafe, empty, and unworthy of others’ respect. I have to deal with the impact of your violence for the foreseeable future.
“This rape is a tragedy that could have and should have been avoided. Even if you struggle to feel remorse towards me, I hope you can understand the hurt you have caused to the ones closest to you and yourself.”
Ryan Mulhern appeared on Friday (June 23) at Snaresbrook Crown Court after pleading guilty to both offences on April 21.
Detective Sergeant Sam Lockstone, who led the investigation, said: “I hope the significant sentence handed down encourages other victims of rape to come forward, and brings the rape survivor in this case a sense of closure and justice.
“I am incredibly proud of my team for supporting the victim throughout this investigation with such professionalism.
“Arresting, charging and seeing Ryan Mulhern jailed within just three months of the incident shows the dedication and commitment our teams have in pursuing justice for these horrific offences.”
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