Rapist leaves woman 'disgusted and numb'.

Rapist Thomas Hayward Jailed After Leaving Victim 'Disgusted and Numb'

Thomas Hayward, 31, of Meir View, Meir, has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of rape.

In a powerful statement, the victim shared, "I was traumatized. I felt disgusted and completely numb."

Prosecutor Miles Wilson stated that Hayward had no prior convictions.

The court heard that Hayward admitted to the offense during a pre-trial hearing at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.

Defense attorney Rash Mohammed argued, "He accepted in an interview with police that he raped his victim. I do not seek to undermine the seriousness of this crime. He recognizes the gravity of his actions and has remained in custody since. He accepts responsibility for this offense."

Hayward is now registered as a Sex Offender for life.

Judge David Fletcher commented, "Rape is a horrendous offense. I have read your letter explaining and I accept that you are genuinely remorseful. The mitigating factors are your lack of prior convictions, your expression of remorse, and your previous good character. I am handing you a starting point of four years and six months in prison, reduced by a third for your guilty plea."