Lee Barr has been jailed for 18 years
A 'predatory' rapist who left his victim feeling 'inhuman and humiliated' has been jailed for 18 years.
Barr, now of no fixed address but previously of Tythebarn Street, Darwen, was hauled back to court Friday where he was jailed for 14 years. He was also given a further four year extended licence and had previously been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for lifeIn a harrowing victim impact statement, the woman wrote: "There are really no words which can explain how inhuman and humiliated I have felt, and it took a long time to finally speak out, and finally feel listened to, and believed.
"Finally, I would like to praise the victim for the incredible bravery she has displayed throughout this process and for the trust she placed in us to deliver justice in this case."
Blackburn Crime Courts Lancashire Constabulary
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