Swindon man guilty of 2016 rape discovered on old phone

A video was found on an old phone showing Wallis having intercourse with the victim while she was passed out

A man from Swindon has been found guilty of raping a woman in 2016 after footage was found on an old phone.

It showed Carl Wallis, 38, of Brookdene, having sexual intercourse with the victim while she was passed out and unresponsive.

He was found guilty at Swindon Crown Court on Friday after a three day trial.

In a personal statement, the victim said: "I feel dirty and humiliated... I will never be free from the monster."

"The day I found the video and pictures on the mobile phone...I was in total shock. I did not know what to think or feel, I felt completely numb," she said.

"I could not believe what I had just seen, I felt sick."

Detective Constable Anna McCormack, from Wiltshire Police, said: "I would like to praise the victim in this case for having the courage and conviction to see this through, without her we would not have been able to seek justice."

She urged other victims of sexual assault to come forward "even if the offence took place some time ago. We understand it can be difficult".

She said they have trained officers and organisations to support people and that the information could not only bring an offender to justice, but also "make sure you, and other people in a similar situation, are kept safe".

Local sexual assault referral centres (SARC) can also help victims with confidential medical help if they do not want to go to the police. They can also gather evidence to use at a later date, but will not contact police unless asked.