A Nottingham man has been jailed for 10 years after pleading guilty to raping a woman.

Thirty-five-year-old Timilehin Olatunji launched a sustained attack on the victim at a property in Nottingham in the early hours of 29 September 2024. The brave victim used an app on her mobile phone to record the audio of the assault, which she later used as evidence when reporting the crime to police.

Olatunji was arrested shortly after and charged with three counts of rape. He appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing on Wednesday (15 January) where he pleaded guilty to the charges.

Judge Michael Auty described Olatunji's actions as "despicable and vile," stating that his behavior was "beyond rational understanding." Olatunji was sentenced to 10 years in prison, placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life, and issued with an indefinite restraining order to protect the victim.

Detective Constable Emily Bucklow of Nottinghamshire Police praised the victim's courage throughout the ordeal. "The recorded evidence of Olatunjis horrific assault made this case particularly harrowing for all the officers who worked on it," she said. "It is one of the most upsetting things I have had to listen to in my policing career and only enhances my admiration for this victims bravery. I would also like to commend her for the courage she showed following Olatunjis arrest and dignity during the subsequent court proceedings."

DC Bucklow continued, "He subjected her to a violent, degrading and sustained ordeal but she has shown immense bravery to help us bring him to justice. I hope the sentence handed down will at least provide some closure to what must have been an acutely distressing period of her life. I also hope the sentencing of Olatunji will encourage other victims of rape and serious sexual assault to have the confidence to come forward and report offenders."

Nottinghamshire Police is committed to supporting victims of sexual violence and encourages anyone who has experienced such a crime to come forward.