Vile thugs who took it in turns to rape woman in alleyway before horrified security guard called cops are jailed
THREE vile thugs who took it in turns to a rape a woman in a town centre alleyway have now been jailed.
Miguel Clino and Devon Cato, both 20, and Nizandro Caimanque, 21, launched the attack as the woman was walking through Barking, East London, in the early hours of July 10, last year.
The three men forced her down an alleyway before carrying out the “horrendous and sickening” assault on her at around 6am.
Each of the men took it in turns to rape the woman, with a security guard alerting the police after he saw it being carried while watching CCTV from a property nearby.
The men were all arrested nearby, and the victim, who had no recollection of the attack, helped put them in prison with the support of specially trained officers from the Metropolitan Police.
A two-week trial was conducted in January and a jury found all three guilty of rape.
The defendants returned to Snaresbrook Crown Court today where they were jailed for a total of more than 22 years.
Clino, from Barking, was jailed for eight years, Cato, from East Ham, was locked up for seven years and Caimanque, also from East Ham, was imprisoned for seven-and-a-half years.
Detective Sergeant Harry Nunez from the Met’s East Area Serious Sexual Offences Team said: “This was an atrocious attack on a young woman who was targeted and subjected to sustained, serious sexual violence.
“I would like to recognise the victim’s bravery who has supported this investigation throughout.
“The actions taken early on in the investigation by police to secure key evidence such as forensics and CCTV were also key in building a conclusive case against the evil men responsible for this horrendous and sickening crime.”
Detective Constable Ben Wallen, who led the investigation said: “The result of this case would not have been possible without the incredible efforts made by officers attending the scene and assistance from my colleagues in the Serious Sexual Offences team.
“I hope this result will reassure anyone who has been a victim of sexual violence that the police will fully support you and work hard to ensure those responsible will be caught and put before the courts.”