Friday, May 2, 2025
A man has been jailed for life following the rape of a woman in Burnley.
In August 2024, Christian Lewis (pictured) and his victim, who is in her 40s, were having a drink at a local pub. He offered to walk her home. When at her home in Burnley, he grabbed her by the hair and began to assault her. He then made threats towards her and raped her.
The victim managed to flee and reported the crime to us.
Following an investigation, Lewis, 34, of no fixed abode, was arrested on suspicion of, and charged with Rape, assault causing actual bodily harm and non-fatal strangulation. He pleaded guilty at Burnley Crown Court on Monday 17th February.
He was today jailed at Preston Crown Court for life, with a minimum term of seven years. This means that Lewis will have to serve a minimum of seven years, before he can apply for parole.
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