Rapist jailed after attacks on two women
A rapist has been jailed for 14 years for attacking two women in Devon and Cornwall.
Chris Clark, 32, of Battersea Park Road in London, was convicted by a jury at Truro Crown Court of two counts of rape.
He returned to the court to be sentenced on Friday 17 July.
During the trial, the court heard how in September 2022 Clark attacked the first victim at a Travelodge he was staying in in Torquay.
Clark – a student doctor - invited the victim to his room before raping her.
The second victim in the case told police how in June 2025 she attended Clark’s then home address in Truro.
Within the property Clark made sexual advances towards her, to which she repeatedly told him no.
Despite this, Clark proceeded to rape the victim.
Detective Constable Paola Fantini said: “I welcome the verdict of the jury and the sentence of the court in relation to Chris Clark.
“Clark raped two women who were unknown to each other.
“Clark is a rapist who invited woman into his home and a hotel room, isolated them and carried out the offences with absolutely no regard for whether or not they consented to the act.
“I would like to praise the victims in this case for their extraordinary bravery in reporting what happened to them, and then remaining engaged as the case progressed through the judicial system.
“It is thanks to them a dangerous rapist has been taken off the streets.
“Anybody who has been the victim of sexual violence should report it to us regardless of when the offences took place. You will be believed and we will investigate all matters reported to us.”
Support available
If you have been affected by this article there is support available.
You can visit victimcare-dc.org to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system.
You can also call Victim Support on 0808 1689 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.
Advice and support can also be found at:
National Rape Crisis Helpline 0808 802 9999
Devon and Cornwall Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) 0300 3034626
For more information please visit: www.dc.police.uk/Rape-SexualAssault
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