Man who raped woman in Liverpool hotel jailed
48-year-old Jordan Scott-Michael from Warrington carried out the attack in August
A man who raped a woman in a Liverpool city centre hotel has been jailed.
Jordan Scott-Michael, 48 years, of Parker Street in Warrington appeared at Liverpool Crown Court and was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison.
The judge also made an order of an extended licence (probation) for five years, an indefinite restraining order and lifetime conditions on the Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
The court heard that on Sunday 18 August, a woman in her 30s was visiting Liverpool and left McDonalds on Church Street when Scott-Michael followed her and eventually began talking to her. They then went to a hotel where he committed the sexual offences.
At a court hearing last month, Scott-Michael pleaded guilty to oral rape of a woman 16 or over, sexual assault on a female and two counts of breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Detective Inspector Adam Smith said: “I would like to praise the courage and dignity shown by the victim throughout the investigation. Today’s result shows that violence against women and girls will simply not be tolerated and we will work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice.
“We are committed to protecting victims of sexual offences, and anyone who reports an incident to us will be safeguarded and supported throughout the investigation by specially trained officers and Sexual Violence Advocates who will provide all the relevant support.
“Anyone that has been a victim of a sexual offence, is concerned for the safety of someone they know or suspects someone to be engaging in this criminal activity, should come forward and speak to us.
“We have a team of dedicated staff who will expertly and compassionately deal with your reports and we will do everything we can to bring offenders to justice.”
Detective Constable Laura James, who led the investigation, added: “Scott-Michael displayed predatory behaviour and while no sentence will repair the trauma which was inflicted on his victim that night, I hope today’s sentencing will not only provide her with justice, but also encourage other victims to come forward and have the confidence in us as a police force to take reports seriously and ultimately ensure offenders are put before the courts.”