'Dangerous and manipulative' man jailed for life for multiple rapes in Norfolk
He's been told he'll spend at least 14 years behind bars, after a campaign of abuse against four victims
A man's been described as 'sociopathic' and 'misogynistic' after being jailed for multiple sexual assaults in Norfolk.
39 year old Johnathan Hutton, of Campus Way in Lincoln, will serve a minimum of 14 years behind bars after being convicted in October of six counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault by penetration, and one count of sexual touching.
The offences were carried out against four victims over a period of more than 20 years.
The judge at King's Lynn Crown Court described Hutton as a 'calculating' and 'dangerous and manipulative figure' who showed 'no remorse'.
The offences happened between 2001 and 2023 across Norfolk, Cheshire and Lincolnshire.
Norfolk Police launched the investigation after one of his victims contacted them.
Detective Constable Jack Moore, of Norfolk Police said: “Hutton had a long history of offending which has only come to light due to the bravery of his victims, some of whom have suffered in silence for many years.
“He is a clear danger to women, and I hope this sentence gives his victims some sense of justice and peace.
“Their actions have doubtless saved other future victims from harm. The victims have been supported through the whole process through a number of support services including Independent Sexual Violence Advisors.
“We also hope this sentence reassures victims of sexual crimes that they will be listened to if they come forward so that violent and controlling men like Hutton who have no respect for women can be given substantial jail terms for their crimes.”