Raping two women in attacks that took place several years apart.

Man Jailed for Raping Two Women in Separate Attacks

Alexander Philip Rowley, 26, of Easingwold, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for raping two women in attacks that took place several years apart.

Rowley, who repeatedly denied the offences and claimed his victims were lying, was convicted of two counts of rape by a jury at Hull Crown Court today.

Both victims, young women, were targeted in separate attacks at residential addresses in North Yorkshire. The attacks happened in recent years.

Upon his release, Rowley will have to sign the Sex Offenders' Register for life.

Detective Constable Gillian Gowling, who led the investigation by North Yorkshire Police, praised the courage of Rowley's victims.

"Both of Rowley's victims have shown great courage and tenacity in coming forward and working with us, especially given Rowley's constant denial of what happened," said DC Gowling.

"While this is never an easy process for victims, I hope today's sentencing gives them some degree of closure. It also takes a sex offender out of our communities, which ensures no-one else can come to harm."

DC Gowling urged anyone who believes they may have been raped or sexually assaulted to seek support and advice.

"Regardless of how long ago it happened, there are advice services available to help people explore their options, which may involve prosecution or may involve emotional and practical support, or a combination of all," she added.

"Those decisions are always made by victims, so I want to ensure people know what help is available to them."