A serial rapist who “degraded” his victims has been sentenced for seven counts of rape, including a “vicious” sexual assault in Sydenham, at Croydon Crown Court.
Darrel Rose, 36, (06/07/86), who was already four years into a seventeen-year sentence for rape, was handed a life sentence on Monday December 5, with a minimum of eighteen years behind bars for sex crimes against two more women.
This sentence will ‘replace’ his previous sentence. He will be 56 before he is considered for release.
Police have praised the “great bravery and courage” of the victims, in the face of the “horror” Rose put them through.
His crimes include seven counts of rape, assault by penetration and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
Rose, of no fixed address, but formally of New Addington, near Croydon, was first sentenced for a separate rape in February 2018.
That investigation prompted police to follow up with another woman who had previously accused Rose of rape, but dropped the allegations because she was scared of Rose.
The court heard how that woman, referred to as ‘victim one’, was “viciously sexually assaulted” by Rose at a Sydenham address between December 1, 2010, and February 28, 2011.
He also raped her at an address in Luton between July 1 and July 31, 2011.
Police say Rose treated his victim “in a derogatory and degrading way”, posting nude photos of her online.
Officers worked with the victim and charged Rose on Wednesday, 5 August 2020.
A second victim, in her twenties, referred to as ‘victim two’, was raped outside of London and on multiple other occasions between Tuesday, December 1, 2015 and Monday, May 30, 2016.
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Detective Sergeant Laura Thomas, from the Met’s South Area Public Protection Unit, said: “Darrel Rose treated both victims in a derogatory and degrading way. He was both emotionally and physically abusive and this sentence reflects the horror he put his victims through.
“Both victims have shown great bravery and courage in standing up to Rose and ensuring he is made to answer for his actions. I would like to praise the strength and commitment they have shown throughout this case.”
Those who have suffered a sexual assault or rape, or have information about this offender, can contact police on 101 or dial 999 in an emergency and quote reference CAD 9086/25MAR17.
There are specially trained officers who will listen, provide support and investigate offences where appropriate.
Further information, including details of agencies and charities that can offer support victims can be found on the Met Police website.