Sunderland rapist Taranvir Galsinh has prison sentenced extended

Taranvir Galsinh from Sunderland – who showed “no remorse for his actions” – was sentenced to 12 years and three months in prison last December. 

The 45-year-old took a teenager to a hotel where he raped her, sexually assaulted her, and paid her for having sex with him.

Galsinh also sexually assaulted her in a car several times and on one occasion tried to strangle her.

He also raped a second girl, and forced her to engage in sexual activity in his vehicle, for which he also paid her.

He previously pleaded guilty to pleading guilty to three counts of rape, intentional strangulation, three counts of paying for sexual services of a girl, sexual assault of a child, causing a child to engage in sexual activity, two counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child and assault by penetration of a child.

However, detectives and prosecutors were unhappy with the outcome and submitted an appeal against the sentence.

At the Court of Appeal in London last week, his sentence was extended to 18 years with one additional year on extended licence.

The Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and lifetime restraining orders against both girls imposed at the original sentencing hearing remain in place.

Detective Constable Hanna Liddle, of Durham Police, said: “The consequences of Galsinh’s actions will outlast any sentence but having seen the impact of what he has done we believed the sentence should be longer.

“He subjected the girls to an horrendous ordeal and continues to show no remorse for what he has done.

“The girls have been incredibly brave throughout this whole process, and we hope this extension to the sentence will help them as they try to find a way forward with their lives.”

To report a rape or sexual assault, call Durham Police on 101, or dial 999 in an emergency.

If you’re more comfortable reporting online, you can visit the force’s online reporting page.

If you’re not ready to speak to police, there are other agencies who can help:

The Meadows Sexual Assault Referral Centre provides free, confidential healthcare and compassionate support to people who have experienced rape or sexual assault. Call 0330 223 0099 or visit The Meadows – SARC

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line is available 24/7and provides support for anyone who has been affected by rape or sexual assault. Call 0808 500 2222 or visit 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre (RSACC) offers free, specialist support to anyone who has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. Call 01325 354119, email info@rsacc-thecentre.org.uk or visit 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line