‘Predatory’ man sent to jail for raping woman asking him to stop

In her personal statement, the victim said “the trauma does not end with the conviction; I live with the consequences every day”

A “predatory” rapist, who ignored a woman’s pleas for him to stop, has been sent to jail. Lindsey Smith, of Coolidge Gardens, Cottenham, would regularly pressurise the woman for sex.

On two occasions between December 14 and 17, 2024, he ignored her pleas to stop and raped her. Smith was arrested on February 4, 2025, after the victim came forward to police.

The 31-year-old denied the allegations but was found guilty of two counts of rape, sending indecent communication and escaping from lawful custody following a trial at Peterborough Crown Court. On Friday, June 12, he was sentenced to six years in prison at Huntingdon Law Court.

In her personal statement the victim said: “The trauma does not end with the conviction; I live with the consequences every day”.

DC Lloyd Davies said: “Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the incredible courage of the victim for coming forward. It is thanks to her bravery Smith’s predatory behaviour has been exposed.

“I would encourage anyone who thinks they might’ve been a victim of a sexual offence to contact us. We take all reports very seriously and have a dedicated team of specially trained officers ready to investigate allegations promptly, fully and professionally, and a network of partner agencies and support services to offer assistance and support.”