A Leicester Rapist, Thomas Prince, has been incarcerated for rapes he perpetrated over a decade ago. Leicestershire Police reported that Thomas Prince assaulted two victims at their initial encounter, overpowering one and administering booze to the other to exploit her.
The victims, unfamiliar with one another, were assaulted in June 2011 and December 2012.
Thomas Prince was sentenced to nine years and three months in prison at Leicester Crown Court on Friday.
The 26-year-old, of Western Road, Leicester, was found guilty of four counts of rape following a trial.
Officers said Thomas Prince’s victims, who are now adults, independently reported the attacks in 2020.
‘Degree of closure’
Det Con Rachael Lee said: “I’d like to commend them on the strength they showed in giving evidence during the trial.
“Since each of these horrific incidents occurred, they’ve been living their lives, continually traumatised about what had happened to them.
“To stand up in court and recount your ordeal in front of a jury takes an unbelievable amount of courage, but ultimately in this case it meant that Thomas Prince is now dealing the consequences of his crimes.
“I hope the outcome has provided them with a degree of closure.”
She said it “became apparent there may be other people out there who are victims of Thomas Prince”, and urged anyone with any information to contact the force.
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