Man given extended 24-year sentence for 'campaign of rape' against Leeds woman
A man has been handed an extended prison sentence after carrying out a “campaign of rape” against a woman in Leeds.
Christopher Beasley, 33, of Cottingley Drive in Beeston, was jailed at Leeds Crown Court yesterday (Thursday, December 18) after he was found guilty of multiple offences, including six counts of rape.
The presiding Judge described Beasley’s offending as “a campaign of rape” and jailed him for 24 years with an extended licence period of five years.
In a victim impact statement read to the court, his victim said: “It was like a living nightmare. The only thing that really kept me going through all this was my children. The only reason I leave the house is to do the food shop and take the children to school. My confidence is completely gone.
“I have since been diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder. The doctors said it’s because of dealing with trauma repeatedly of what he did to me - it’s so loud. I sometimes hear the children screaming when they’re not. I can’t even do the things I used to do, like watching TV or listening to music, because they trigger it all.”
Beasley's victim reported him to police in 2022 and an investigation by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team uncovered a catalogue of offending dating back to 2011.
Speaking after the sentencing, investigating officer Detective Constable Josh Holroyd, praised the “bravery and resilience” of the victims.
“The significant sentence imposed on Beasley shows the seriousness of his offending and I hope will give some closure to those involved,” he added.
“I also hope it will give others the confidence to come forward and report crimes of this nature to us. We have a team of specially trained officers who work closely with partners to provide support to victims throughout the investigation and are committed to seeing perpetrators brought to justice.”