Man from Easton, Bristol jailed for raping woman as she slept
By matt_2009 | Friday, January 11, 2013, 10:51
A man convicted of raping a young woman as she slept, has today been handed a four year's prison sentence by a judge at Bristol Crown Court.
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Kirpal Singh, 38
Kirpal Singh, 38, and from Easton, was arrested in April last year following an incident in which a 32- year-old woman was raped as she slept in a bed.
On Friday April 13, the victim had gone out in Bristol with friends for dinner and drinks. They met some men and went back to a house. The victim fell asleep and woke up with Singh performing sex on her.
Singh denied the charge but following a trial at Bristol Crown Court this week he was found guilty. The judge handed him four years behind bars.
Detective Constable Clem Goodwin investigated the incident, after sentencing he said: "This was a cold and calculated act committed by a man who took advantage of a woman who was in a vulnerable state.
"When she realised what was happening to her she pushed Singh off, he then assaulted her.
"The victim has shown great courage throughout this process and I would like commend her bravery in coming forward and reporting the matter to us. Her courage means a dangerous man is no longer a threat to the public.
"Singh has shown no remorse for his action throughout as a result he has been handed an four year jail term and will be ordered to sign the sex offenders register."
Anyone who has been a victim of rape or sexual assault can report the matter to police by dialling 999 or 101, or you can visit www.rapeaware.org. The site provides victims with comprehensive information about the reporting process and where you can get help.
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