Hartlepool man jailed for nine years for rape

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 17:11 · Archive

Jack Crannage, 27, was sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of rape at Teesside Crown Court.

Jack Crannage, 27, of Hartlepool, has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of rape at Teesside Crown Court on 2 November. He followed a woman into a property and raped her despite her repeatedly telling him no. The victim managed to escape through a window and sought safety with a friend before contacting police. Crannage was arrested by Cleveland Police on the same day.

Crannage initially denied the charge but was found guilty by a jury following a three-day trial. The court imposed an indefinite restraining order in addition to the nine-year sentence.

Detective Constable Gareth Davies of Cleveland Police's Protecting Vulnerable People team said the victim 'remained brave and courageous throughout the entire criminal process including the ordeal of a trial'. He said: 'Crannage took advantage of the woman and raped her despite saying no to him.'

How it is being reported

• Hartlepool predator jailed for nine years after he followed woman and raped herThe victim, who has been praised for her bravery, managed to flee by escaping through a window and contact policeTeessideLive · 5 Nov, 16:21
• North East predator followed woman into property and raped herA Hartlepool rapist who ignored a woman's repeated pleas to stop is now behind bars.The Northern Echo · 5 Nov, 11:27

In this story: Jack Crannage · Hartlepool · Teesside Crown Court · Cleveland Police

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