Two rape convictions.

Rapist Sentenced to Almost 10 Years in Prison

Thomas Osbourne, also known as Solomon Osbourne, has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of rape against a woman earlier this year.

The 33-year-old from St George was convicted by a majority verdict at Bristol Crown Court on Friday, September 27th.

The victim, who is legally entitled to anonymity, gave a statement that was read in court. In it, she described the profound impact the rapes have had on her life.

"In terms of how this has impacted me and how I live my life, I am struggling with how to put it into words and find this very difficult. I'm not the same person I used to be since. This has also caused me to completely isolate myself from my family and friends, because I don't want to talk or even think about everything that happened.

"He has completely ruined my trust in anyone and in particular men. I now feel scared of all men. I always used to try to see the good in people and feel as though that has been taken from me. Now, I always worry about what someone's intentions would be and if the same things are going to happen again."

As part of his sentence, Osbourne will be added to the sex offender's register indefinitely, and his criminal record will be shared with the Disclosure and Barring Service.