A judge has classed Daniel Owen Mercer as a 'dangerous offender'
A 'dangerous rapist' has been jailed for 17 years with police hailing the 'incredible strength' shown by the victim in bringing her vile attacker to justice.
Daniel Owen Mercer was found guilty by a jury at Preston Crown Court of raping a woman in Clayton-le-Moors. His victim was screaming and crying while 39-year-old Mercer raped her. The homeless defendant was sentenced yesterday to 14 years immediate custody, with a further three years extended licence after the Judge deemed him to be a 'dangerous offender'. Mercer was also ordered to sign the sex offender register for life.DS Mark Parrington, from East CID, said: "This was a long and complex investigation which ultimately resulted in a dangerous individual being brought to justice. The impact of his appalling behaviour has had a profound impact on the victim.
"She has shown incredible strength first of all in coming forward and then giving evidence during the trial. I would like to place on record my thanks and admiration. "I hope this case and its outcome will give other victims of sexual offending the confidence to come forward, knowing that we will listen to them and act on the information they provide.”Subscribe to our daily newsletter LANCS LIVE NEWS and get all the biggest stories from across Lancashire direct to your inbox
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