A man who raped a woman while asleep at a party in North London has been jailed.
Marcelle Dacosta, 36, from West End Avenue, Leyton, was sentenced to six years imprisonment at Wood Green Crown Court on Wednesday, 28 March.
He was found guilty of rape at the same court following the conclusion of his trial on Monday, 16 January.
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The incident happened on 6 February 2021.
The victim, in her 20s, attended a party in Enfield. She left the party and attended two other locations with DaCosta and two others.
According to the police investigation, In the early morning of 7 February 2021, the woman fell asleep, and Dacosta raped her.
The victim reported the incident to the police on 13 February 2021, and the North Area’s Public Protection team launched the investigation.
The police arrested DaCosta on 19 April on suspicion of rape, and he was charged on 23 December 2021.
Detective Sergeant Myles Bossman from the North Area Public Protection team, who led the investigation, said: “DaCosta is an extremely dangerous and predatory individual who will now spend a significant period of time behind bars. He subjected a woman scarcely known to him to a serious sexual assault and has shown no remorse for his actions.
“While this case has now concluded, I hope it sends a strong message that the Met is committed to supporting victims of sexual violence and working tirelessly to ensure those who commit such despicable crimes are put before the courts to face the consequences of their actions.”
Should you wish to report a crime, you can contact police on 101 or 999 in an emergency – we have specially trained officers who will listen and investigate where needed.
Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
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