A man who has been described as an “extreme sexual deviant” raped a woman many times over two years before she spoke out against her attacker. Michael Wynter, 34, of Crayshaw Road, Lambeth, was found guilty of raping a woman at an address in North London at the Old Bailey on April 30.
Wynter was arrested in December 2021, and during the police investigation, officers thoroughly examined both the victim and Wynter’s electronic devices. They also spoke to a witness the woman had confided in and took a detailed formal statement from the victim as evidence.
Wynter had been on the Sex Offenders Register since 2021 having been convicted of sexual assault of a child which occurred between 2002 and 2003, the Metropolitan Police have said.
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Detective Constable Adam Conibeere, who led the investigation, said: “Wynter is an extreme sexual deviant who raped a woman while she was asleep or unconscious. I would like to praise the victim-survivor who handled the entire investigation and court process courageously and I can only hope this outcome will help to provide some comfort and bring the closure she deserves as she tries to move on with her life.
“She showed incredible strength and heroism in coming forward to report the matter after lengthy consideration, due to the fact she did not want anyone else to suffer at the hands of Wynter. Tackling violence against women and girls is a key priority for the Met.
“We will continue to do all we can to remove predatory offenders from the streets of London while supporting the complainants and helping them through every stage.”
Wynter was sentenced to seven years in prison at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, April 30. He will also remain on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
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