Man gets life for rapes in Norfolk, Cheshire and Lincolnshire

Hutton has been orderd to serve at least 14 years before being eligible for parole

A "dangerous and manipulative" man who committed multiple rapes and sexual assaults has been jailed for life.

Johnathan Hutton, of Watton, in Norfolk, carried out the attacks over 22 years across Norfolk, Cheshire, and Lincolnshire.

The judge described him as a "misogynistic and calculating" man who showed no remorse.

One victim said she was pushed down the stairs and had her head held underwater in the bath.

The rapes and sexual assaults took place between 2001 and 2023 in three separate counties.

Hutton was finally caught when one of his victims contacted the police, who arrested him in April 2023 in Lincolnshire where he was a student at the time.

Hutton was a student at the University of Lincoln when he was arrested

The 39-year-old was convicted by a jury in October following a 12-day trial of six counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault by penetration, and one count of sexual touching.

The four victims all described sexual activity which was not consensual as well as physical and emotional abuse.

Hutton was sentenced at King's Lynn Crown Court to life imprisonment, with Judge Andrew Shaw ordering him to serve a minimum of 14 years in prison before being eligible for parole.

He will also be on the sex offenders register for the rest of his life.

Passing sentence, Judge Shaw described Hutton as "sociopathic", "misogynistic", "calculating" and a "dangerous and manipulative figure".

Det Con Jack Moore, from Norfolk Police, said: "Hutton had a long history of offending which has only come to light due to the bravery of his victims, some of whom have suffered in silence for many years.

"Their actions have doubtless saved other future victims from harm.

"We also hope this sentence reassures victims of sexual crimes that they will be listened to if they come forward."