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'Depraved' rapist filmed himself attacking woman as she slept
31.05.2024 - 14:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A 'depraved' rapist repeatedly attacked a woman while she slept and filmed himself on a mobile phone. Luke Charlton, 27, has been jailed after orally raping her on several occasions.
Charlton, from Shaw, Oldham, has been jailed for eight years after pleading guilty to three counts of rape, Greater Manchester Police said. The force said officers were alerted after the woman discovered a video on Charlton's phone, appearing to show him performing a sexual act on her while she slept.
She had no recollection of it happening. Officers then discovered a number of other similar videos on the device. Charlton, of Chancery Lane, Shaw, was sentenced at Minshull Street Crown Court earlier this week.
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After the hearing, Detective Sergeant Kate Dawson, of Oldham CID, said: "The acts Mr Charlton committed here are nothing short of depraved. He abused the victim’s trust in him and the fact that she was taking strong medication for an incurable autoimmune condition, which would make it difficult for her to wake during these incidents.
"The victim has been incredibly brave. What she had been through is something no-one should ever be put through, and the fact she has remained so strong throughout this investigation and court process should be recognised.
"The defendant offered no comment in interview, not admitting to what he had done. Unfortunately for him, a tenacious team of detectives and staff were committed to leaving no stone unturned in this investigation, to get justice for the victim.
"I know how difficult it can be to come forward about being the victim of sexual offences, but support is available from police, GM Victim Services,
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