Aylesbury man convicted of rape

28-year-old Callum Leslie was found guilty following a four day trial

Author: Shereen BenahmedPublished 28th Oct 2021

Callum Leslie of Prebendal Avenue in Aylesbury was found guilty of one count of rape following an investigation by Thames Valley Police.

A unanimous jury verdict was given at Aylesbury Crown Court on Friday 22nd October.

Leslie met the victim on a night out in Aylesbury on 23 November 2017.

On going back to her house, Leslie then raped the victim in the early hours of the morning on 24 November 2017.

He was charged with the offence on 19 April 2021.

A date for sentencing has not yet been set.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Justine Haw, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “After a very lengthy investigation starting in 2017, during which the victim has shown incredible courage and resilience, I am pleased that justice has been achieved with Leslie being convicted of this heinous sexually violent crime.

At no point has he shown any remorse for his actions and he has caused on-going suffering for the victim through her having to stand in court giving intimate personal detail"

He added:

"I would like to thank the victim for her unwavering support and strength through the investigation and I hope that she can now move on with her life.”