Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 16th August 2024, at 12:40hrs
A rapist from Lancashire has been jailed following a trial at Preston Crown Court.
In a statement after sentencing, Hyndburn Police said,
“This is Daniel Owen Mercer and he is a dangerous rapist.
Yesterday a Judge at Preston Crown Court gave him a sentence totalling 17 years.
This was after a jury found him guilty of raping a woman in Clayton-le-Moors.
His victim was screaming and crying while 39-year-old Mercer raped her.
Mercer, of no fixed address, was sentenced 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.
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. We would like to place on record our thanks and admiration.
We 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.
To report a crime visit https://orlo.uk/Lmuhb or call 101. In an emergency or if a crime is ongoing call 999.
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