Life in jail for 'vile' Doncaster man who attacked women in front of kids
A man described by police as ‘vile and loathsome’ has been jailed for life for a horrific sex attack on two women in front of their five young children.
A Doncaster man described by police as ‘vile and loathsome’ has been jailed for life for a horrific sex attack on two women in front of their children.
Paul Eames, 40, of Redbourne Road in Bentley, was jailed at Sheffield Crown Court after pleading guilty to counts of rape, sexual assault, attempted rape and robbery.
Eames attacked two women in front of their five young children on the Trans Pennine Trail in Bentley on 10 September 2015. He threatened to harm the children if the women didn't do what he told them.
Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Pete Swift, said: “Eames is a vile and loathsome individual and his actions that day were sickening and absolutely inexcusable.
“He made the women endure what can only be described as an agonising, vicious and traumatising attack and I am pleased he will behind bars for a very lengthy period of time.
“What intensifies the abhorrent nature of this attack even further is the fact Eames carried out his assault in the presence the children.
“The victims were given a horrendous choice on that day to either run and look after themselves or stay with the children in their care and ensure their wellbeing.
“They chose the second option and in doing so endured a despicable attack. The option they took should never be underestimated or forgotten. What they experienced that day is the thing of nightmares and something that no-one should ever endure. “Thankfully, the children are of an age where they will gradually forget the incident as they grow up.
“I hope in time and with help from friends, family and trained professionals, the two women will be able to at least try and move forward with their lives, and that today they feel some sense of justice has been served knowing Eames is in prison where he belongs.”
Eames will not be able to apply for parole until ten-and-a-half years into his life sentence. He was also added to the sex offenders’ register for life.