Locations
South Street, Keighley, Bradford, BD21
Description
A violent and sadistic rapist has been handed a 22-year jail sentence plus a further three years on licence by a judge at Bradford Crown Court.
George Wild, 28, of South Street, Keighley, attacked multiple victims.
Wild, who was convicted by a jury following a trial, was not present in court to be sentenced in person as he refused to leave his cell at HMP Leeds.
Jailing him in his absence, Her Honour Judge Sophie McKone said he was a dangerous offender who posed a risk to members of the public.
She said: “You were pre-occupied by sex … and took what you wanted.
“You caused [your victims] significant psychological harm."
“This case in my view is such a case where a sentence in excess of 20 years is merited.”
The court heard that Wild was convicted of multiple rapes, plus sexual assault. One of his victims was left suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
His behaviour was so extreme that he strangled one victim and demanded that she urinate in his mouth and defecate on him.
He was said to have humiliated her and forced her into another sex act that was described as “sadistic”.
In mitigation the court heard that Wild’s early life had been challenging, that he had used drugs, and that he continued to deny having committed the offences.
The court was urged to draw back a finding of dangerousness and from imposing an extended or life sentence.
Judge McKone handed Wild 22 years for each count of rape, to be served concurrently, and three months for sexual assault, also concurrent.
She then added a further three years on licence.
She explained: “I have to consider whether a standard determinate sentence of 22 years is appropriate.
“In my view the risk you pose means that such a sentence would not fully address that risk you currently present, and will present, in the future.
“I have, however, stepped back from imposing a discretionary life sentence despite the very serious nature of your offending.
“However, I do consider it necessary to impose an extended sentence in order to protect the public in the future.”
Wild will have to register as a sex offender for life.
He will serve two-thirds of his sentence before being considered for release.