Man found guilty of sexual assault of woman in St Leonards
The offences happened in January 2023.
A man will face sentencing after being found guilty of two counts of rape in Sussex.
Carlo Di Tella, 46, stood trial accused of the rapes on a woman known to him in St Leonards.
The victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, received support from specialist officers.
She has been praised for her bravery and courage during the trial process at Lewes Crown Court.
The court was told how Di Tella had targeted the woman while she slept.
The offences happened in January 2023, and the victim reported her experience to the police.
Investigating officer PC Sally Smith said: “The jury reached a unanimous decision within two hours on October 27.
“This was a complex investigation and we were determined to get justice for the victim who was extremely brave and courageous when she reported the rape almost three years ago.
“She continued to support the investigation through the trial process. It shows we take reports of rape extremely seriously, and we encourage victims of rape and serious sexual offences to report their experience to the police.”