raped her as she slept. Predatory Joshua Robson, 23, even pretended that he was asleep himself when his victim woke up in pain.
The 20-year-old-victim, who was abused by Robson in October 2018, reported the attack to police officers straight away. Chronicle Live reports that Robson was arrested then charged for the offence.
He denied the allegation but a jury at Newcastle Crown Court chose not to believe his lies and the 23-year-old was found guilty of one count of rape on July 30.
Det Cons Catherine Burns, who led the investigation for Northumbria Police says she hopes Robson's conviction sends out a strong message to other would-be offenders.
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