Scarborough rapist jailed for seven years following court trial
A Scarborough man has been jailed after being found guilty of rape and non-fatal strangulation.
Craig Anthony Robert Welsh, 37, previously of High Street, Eastfield, was jailed for seven years by York Crown Court on June 26.
Following a trial at which he pleaded not guilty, a jury found him guilty of both offences that took place last year.
Speaking after sentence, investigating officer, Det Con Tracey Brewster of Scarborough CID, said: "Welsh denied the offences during police interviews and subjected his already traumatised victim to the ordeal of a court trial.
"She has shown courage and strength in reporting the crimes and providing the evidence to help secure justice.
"Welsh is a danger to women and is now rightfully serving a prison sentence for what he has done.
"While the lasting affects of the ordeal are traumatic and life-changing for the victim, I hope she can draw some strength from the outcome at court."
Welsh was also issued with a 15-year restraining order and will be on the sex offenders register indefinitely.
Visit the North Yorkshire Police website for advice on reporting sexual offences and seeking professional support.