man sentenced for rape near Preston

Monday, August 19, 2024

A man has been given a sentence of more than 18 years for raping and assaulting a woman.

Ezra Kenny (pictured), 34, raped the woman at an address near Preston in April 2023 and filmed it on a phone.

He pleaded guilty to rape, intentional strangulation and two offences at assault causing actual bodily harm.

At Preston Crown Court, Kenny was given a sentence of 18 years and seven months – consisting of a custodial sentence of 13 years and seven months, with a five-year licence period.

Kenny, of no fixed address, was ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register for life and was made subject of an indefinite restraining order in respect of his victim.

Det. Insp. Marcus Latham, of the South division Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Team, said: “First and foremost, I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of the victim in coming forward and reporting these offences.

“She went through an horrific ordeal at the hands of Ezra Kenny who is a dangerous offender.

“I welcome the sentence imposed on him and I hope the victim takes some reassurance from the fact that Kenny is facing many years in prison.

“If anyone has been the victim of sexual offences, we urge them to contact police. They will be listened to and supported, and we will investigate so that offenders are put before the court.”