Man sentenced to prison for rape – Oxford

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced to prison for rape in Oxford.

Anicet Mayela, aged 41, of Rose Hill, Oxford, was jailed for ten years and ten months following a hearing at Oxford Crown Court today (19/11).

Mayela will also spend the rest of his life on the Sex Offenders’ Register and has a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

He has also be placed on the barred list preventing him from working with children and vulnerable people.

Mayela previously pleaded guilty to one count of rape of a girl at the same court on 12 April.

In 2023, Mayela raped the victim, a girl, in Oxfordshire.

He was arrested on 12 March this year and was charged the following day.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Leanne Moody, of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “I would like to pay tribute to the victim in this case, as she has displayed tremendous dignity to support our investigation to bring Mayela to justice.

“The victim in this case has shown such bravery in coming forward and speaking up against the person who abused her.

“It is a top priority of Thames Valley Police to tackle violence against women and girls in all its forms, and I am pleased that Mayela is now in prison where he belongs.

“Mayela attempted to vacate his guilty plea, and I am pleased that the judge dismissed this request.

“This sentence goes no way in erasing what the survivor has endured, but it means that Mayela is now in prison and will be closely monitored for the rest of his life, which is what he deserves.

“If you are a victim, or suspect someone is a victim of crime, please contact Thames Valley Police.

“We have specially trained officers who will always listen and support you.

“You can contact us via our website, or by calling 101, or by visiting a police station.

“You can also obtain information and support via our website.”

AP

Note to Editors:

Anicet Mayela is 41-years-old, not 40 as previously stated.