A man has been jailed for raping a woman in Knaresborough as she slept after a night out.
Dariush Behdarvandi-Aidi, 33, was convicted of the rape in Knaresborough in December 2017 and another rape in Leeds in April 2017.
Behdarvandi-Aidi, from Pocklington, was sentenced today to six years and 10 months at Leeds Crown Court.
When Behdarvandi-Aidi raped the Knaresborough woman, she woke and pushed him away.
She then called the police while he was still in the house. Officers attended immediately and arrested the man.
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A month later another woman reported to the police that her friend had been sexually assaulted and raped by Behdarvandi-Aidi in Leeds.
Like the Knaresborough case, the woman was sleeping after a night out. When she woke she had no memory of what had happened.
Detective constable Emma Dawson, who investigated the case, said:
“I am pleased that justice has been delivered for both victims today. No prison sentence can make up for the distress and suffering they have endured.
“But I hope they can both take some comfort from the fact that Behdarvandi-Aidi is now behind bars for his crimes.”
If you have been the victim of a sexual offence recently or many years ago then call North Yorkshire Police on 101. Or 999 if you are in danger.
The Bridge House Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Bishopthorpe, York is available for those who may not want to speak to the police on 0330 223 0362.