'Monster' jailed for raping woman

A man has been jailed for seven years for raping a woman who described him as a "monster".

Jack Walker, 29, must also serve an extended licence period of four years on his release after a judge decided he was a dangerous offender.

Walker, who was living in the Market Deeping area at the time of the offences last July, was convicted of one rape charge, assault causing actual bodily harm and battery after two separate trials at Lincoln Crown Court.

He was cleared of a second rape offence and admitted a further charge of criminal damage to a fence post.

In an impact statement, the woman said she now keeps her doors locked at all times and feels like a prisoner.

She described being scared all the time and said she felt it hard to trust anyone.

"Hopefully after getting justice I will get my life back," she said.

The court heard Walker had previously been jailed for 18 months in August 2022 for offences of stalking and malicious communications.

Stuart Lody, mitigating, said Walker still denied all the allegations except for the criminal damage.

"He does not accept the convictions," Mr Lody told the court.

Passing sentence, Judge James House KC said it was clear the victim had been significantly impacted.

"She described herself as feeling broken," Judge House said.

"Her life has been dramatically affected by his actions."

A restraining order was also made which prevents Walker having any contact with the victim and he must also register as a sex offender for life.

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