A double rapist has been jailed for 11 years today (Monday).
Alexander Philip Rowley, 26, of Easingwold, repeatedly denied the offences and claimed his victims were lying.
Today officers praised the bravery of those victims, whose testimony saw him convicted of two counts of rape by a jury.
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Rowley’s victims, both young women, were targeted in separate attacks at residential addresses in North Yorkshire. Both happened in recent years.
He was sentenced by a judge at Hull Crown Court today. He will also stay on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
Detective Constable Gillian Gowling, who led the investigation by North Yorkshire Police, said: “Both of Rowley’s victims have shown great courage and tenacity in coming forward and working with us, especially given Rowley’s constant denial of what happened.
“While this is never an easy process for victims, I hope today’s sentencing gives them some degree of closure. It also takes a sex offender out of our communities, which ensures no-one else can come to harm.”
DC Gowling urged anyone who believed they may have been raped or sexually assaulted to seek support and advice.
“Regardless of how long ago it happened, there are advice services available to help people explore their options, which may involve prosecution or may involve emotional and practical support, or a combination of all,” she added.