Rapist jailed for attacking woman while she slept

Luke Carr pleaded guilty to rape at Peterborough Crown Court

A man who raped a woman while she slept and then claimed he had also been sleeping has been sentenced to six years and three months.

Luke Carr, 29, from Ashfields, Peterborough, carried out the attack on 2 October 2021 at a house in Peterborough.

He pleaded guilty to rape at Peterborough Crown Court after his DNA was identified on the victim.

Det Con Rosie McMkenzie said the victim showed "immense bravery in seeing this case through to the end".

The woman woke up to feel bruising and confronted Carr, but he claimed his action had not been intentional, according to Cambridgeshire Police.

She confided in a friend and went to be checked over before informing the police.

Carr was arrested and initially told police he was asleep during the assault, until DNA findings connected him to the case.

Det Con McMkenzie said: “I am pleased that Carr pleaded guilty and the victim did not have to go through the trauma of reliving what happened in court.

"She has shown immense bravery in seeing this case through to the end and I am pleased that has now come to its rightful conclusion."

She urged other people who believe they are the victim of any form of sexual abuse to report it to police.

"Reporting a sexual assault or rape can be extremely difficult. We take all reports seriously and have trained staff who support victims through the process," she added.