Monster who 'frequently assaulted and forcibly raped' woman jailed
14.11.2023 - 19:47
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man who assaulted and raped a woman has been jailed after a jury found him guilty of the offences.
Scott Lindsay threatened his victim with a knife, grabbed her hair and cut her on the chest, Liverpool Crown Court heard. The jury was told Lindsay had visited his victim's address in Runcorn on Saturday, April 8 2023, assaulting her after she had refused to give him money for drugs.
A day later, he approached the victim in a vehicle and proceeded to threaten to kill her. Following this, the victim reported the incident to Cheshire Police, who launched a full investigation into the incident.
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During the investigation, the victim disclosed a historic report where Lindsay had forcibly raped and assaulted her. He was arrested and subsequently charged with rape and assault by penetration.
Speaking after the court hearing, Detective Sergeant Whitfield, of Runcorn CID, said: "Scott Lindsay frequently assaulted and forcibly raped the victim, despite the fact that the she had told him multiple times that she did not want to have sex and repeatedly told him to stop. His actions have left her emotionally scarred as a result.
“While it was not easy for the victim to re-live her experiences in court, thanks to her bravery and courage, and the weight of the evidence she provided, Lindsay is now behind bars and facing the consequences for his actions.
"Cheshire Police takes all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously. We have specialist officers who provide support to victims and work with