Exeter man jailed for eight-and-a-half years for rape
An Exeter man has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years for the rape of a woman and other offences following a trial at Exeter Crown Court.
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22-year-old Colby Hill, of no fixed abode in Exeter and also known as Colby Seatherton, was found guilty on Tuesday 3 February of two counts of rape of a woman.
He had denied the charges.
He returned to Exeter Crown Court for sentencing on Monday 30 March, where he was jailed for a total of eight-and-a-half years.
Hill was also given a one-year extended licence period and made subject to an indefinite restraining order.
As well as the rape convictions, Hill was sentenced for intentional strangulation and two other non-sexual offences, to which he had pleaded guilty at the start of the trial.
Detective Constable Jay McGhie, who led the investigation, said:
“We welcome the sentence that he has been given which follows Hill’s conviction following a thorough investigation.
Today’s positive outcome is a testimony to the strength shown by the victim in this case, not only in coming forward to report this but also for showing great resilience throughout the judicial process.
We take all such incidents seriously and would encourage victims to come forward – you will be listened to, you will be believed and your reports will be investigated.
Devon & Cornwall Police is committed to working with the criminal justice system to make our communities safer.”