Peterborough rapist jailed for ten years after violent attacks
Jakob Ireson has been sentenced at Cambridge Crown Court.
A man has been jailed for ten years for rape and violent assaults against two women in Peterborough and March, Cambridgeshire.
Jakob Ireson, 31, of Sandringham Road, Walton, committed the rape in October 2023 after attending a home in the city for drinks.
Police said he initially made unwanted advances toward a woman and left but returned later that night. He attacked the sleeping woman, who woke up to find him raping her.
Nearly a year later, while on police bail, Ireson targeted another woman in March. He let himself into the home of his ex-partner despite being subject to an 18-year restraining order prohibiting entry.
Ireson verbally abused the woman before punching her repeatedly in the face, smashing her phone against the television, and strangling her for about 30 seconds.
The victim later disclosed that Ireson also kicked, slapped, headbutted, and punched her during the assault, leaving her with facial injuries.
At Cambridge Crown Court last Friday, 30th January 2026, Ireson was sentenced to ten years in prison.
He received an eight-year sentence for rape, having been found guilty last August following a trial. He was handed a further two years after pleading guilty to additional offences, including:
- Actual bodily harm (ABH)
- Intentional strangulation
- Harassment by breaching a restraining order
- Two counts of criminal damage
The sentences are to run consecutively.
Detective Constable Kara Halls, who led the investigation, praised the victims’ bravery in coming forward and highlighted the importance of holding offenders accountable.
“Ireson’s actions were violent, predatory, and showed a complete disregard for the safety and wellbeing of the women involved," DC Halls said.
“The bravery of the victims in coming forward has ensured he is now behind bars and unable to harm anyone else. I hope this sentence provides them with some sense of justice and reassurance."
DC Halls urged anyone experiencing abuse, or concerned about someone else’s safety, to reach out to police for help and support.
“You will always be listened to. Help and support are available," she added.