Rapist who attacked woman in Northamptonshire after coming to fix boiler is handed 13-year sentence
A "dangerous sexual predator" who attacked one of his victims after coming round to fix her boiler has been handed a 13-year sentence.
Luke Yates, 23, was found guilty of three counts of rape and multiple sexual assaults after a trial at Northampton Crown Court in January.
He was handed an extended sentence totalling 13 years, made up of 10 years' imprisonment and a further three on licence.
Yates' offending was uncovered after Northamptonshire Police was called on 9 March 2022 by a woman who reported he had raped and sexually assaulted her after coming round to fix her boiler.
During the investigation, the force received a second report in July about Yates from a 16-year-old girl.
She told officers that he had raped her during their first meeting, following contact on messaging app Snapchat.
Yates, formerly of Sleaford in Lincolnshire, was charged with two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault against the first victim, and one count of rape and one count of assault by penetration against the second.
Extended sentences are used for criminals convicted of specific offences who are deemed to be dangerous.
Det Con Hayley Reed, who investigated the initial report against Yates, said: 'I am thrilled for the two survivors that Luke Yates has not only been found guilty by a jury for what he put them through, but has been given an extended sentence which recognises the severity of his offending against them.
'Their courage in reporting his abhorrent and entitled actions was significant, and they have held themselves with such dignity and strength throughout the investigation, supporting the court process at every step. I am so proud of them both.'
Det Con Adam Kelly, who investigated the second report, added: 'The whole process has been very emotionally impactful. In showing such immense strength and seeing the case through trial they have ensured a dangerous sexual predator is now recognised as such and rightfully deprived of his liberty for a significant time."
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