Anicet Mayela

Anicet Mayela, 41, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on 19 November 2024 to 10 years and 10 months imprisonment for the rape of a 15-year-old girl. The offence took place in December 2023, during which the victim became pregnant.

Mayela pleaded guilty to a single count of rape in April 2024, although he later attempted to vacate this plea, which was rejected by the court. During the sentencing hearing, Judge Maria Lamb remarked that Mayela had committed a terrible offence and noted the lack of remorse shown by the defendant. The court heard that the teenage victim subsequently had an abortion.

In addition to the custodial sentence, Mayela was made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for life. He is required to serve two-thirds of his sentence before he can be considered for release on licence.