Peterborough rapist jailed for 26 years

A rapist from Peterborough has been jailed for 26 years.

Police said Wayne Lightfoot, 36, of Stanton Square, Hampton, was found guilty at Peterborough Crown Court of four counts of rape, seven counts of sexual assault and false imprisonment.

Cambridgeshire Police said there were two victims.

On Friday (20 March) he was jailed for 26 years.

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Wayne Lightfoot

He was also handed an indefinite Restraining Order and Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

DC Kara Halls said: “Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the incredible courage of the victims for coming forward and reporting what had happened. It is thanks to their bravery Lightfoot’s predatory behaviour has been exposed.

“I would encourage anyone who thinks they might’ve been a victim of a sexual offence to contact us. We take all reports of sexual offences very seriously.

“We have a dedicated team of specially trained officers ready to investigate allegations promptly, fully and professionally, and a network of partnership agencies and support services to offer assistance and support.”

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