Bradford rapist jailed for a decade for attack on 17 year old girl
29 year old Chiemka Okoronta, of Morley Street, was found guilty in July
A man has been handed a decade-long prison term for the rape of a 17 year old girl in Bradford earlier this year.
29 year old Chiemka Okoronta, of Morley Street, was found guilty in July of three counts of rape and one of causing a women over 16 or over to engage in sexual activity.
He was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court and will also spend three years out on extended licence.
The 17 year old victim used a stranger's phone to report what happened immediately after the incident on March 26.
An extract from the victim’s personal impact statement which was read in court said:
“This incident has turned my life upside down. I have flashbacks of what happened to me, I have nightmares.
“One minute I feel fine and the next minute it all comes back, I get upset and then frustrated and angered by what’s happened.
“I would miss arrangements to meet friends. I usually stay in my room and avoid talking to people. I still don’t like leaving my room at all.
“When I was told he was found guilty, I felt a sense of relief knowing that this person wouldn’t be able to do the same thing he did with me to anyone else.”
Detective Constable Sue Sutcliffe of West Yorkshire Police said:
“Okoronta took advantage of his victim and lured her to his home forcing her to engage in sexual activity.
“I would like to commend the victim in this case for her immense bravery in coming forward straight away to report this horrific crime. Her swift actions meant a fast paced investigation.
“She said she felt a sense of relief when she found out Okoronta was convicted, I hope today’s sentence can give her some comfort in knowing he won’t be able to hurt anyone else.
“I would urge anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence, to please report it to us so we can take action.
“We have specialist officers to support you throughout the process and bring perpetrators to justice.”