Croydon man jailed for rape

A man has been jailed for 17 years for rape.

Darrel Rose, 31, (6.7.86) of King Henry’s Drive, New Addington was found guilty on 31 July 2017 at Croydon Crown Court of two counts of rape, one count of assault by penetration and two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm.

He was sentenced on Friday, 2 February, to a total of 17 years’ imprisonment.

The victim was a woman who had been known to Rose for more than ten years.

On 25 March 2017, police were called to a newsagent in Hackbridge by a female victim who stated that she had been raped at a house nearby. The victim had only been able to make her escape, wearing her dressing gown and slippers, after Rose had fallen asleep.

DC Ellen Jones of the Met’s Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command said:

“The victim in this case has shown great bravery and courage in standing up to Rose and ensuring that he is made to answer for his actions.

“I would like to praise the strength and commitment she has shown throughout this case.”