Man sentenced to 12 years prison after sexual offence in Manchester care home
A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the sexual offence against an elderly woman at a care home in Manchester.
Last updated 28th Jul 2023
Stanley Ekhator, 36, has been sentenced to 12 years for one count of sexual activity with a mental disorder.
An investigation was launched by Greater Manchester Police in December last year after officers received a disclosure of rape from a 76-year-old-woman at a care home in Clayton, Manchester.
Police say the initial enquirers suggested she had been a victim of rape the night before.
The victim was then taken to receive further support and treatment from specialist officers and support services.
On Friday 23 December 2022, a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Rape and Sexual Activity with a Person with Mental Disorder. He was bailed pending further investigation.
Stanley Ekhator (27/08/1986) of Aldermoor Close in Manchester was further arrested and charged on 13th January 2023.
Having initially pleaded not guilty in Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court in January. Ekhator was found guilty after a trial of Sexual Activity with a Person with a Mental Disorder earlier this month.
He has now been sentence to 12 years in custody.
Detective Constable Tanya Andreeva of GMP’s North Manchester CID said: “I commend the victim and her loved ones for their bravery throughout this investigation and for having the strength to report this horrific crime to Greater Manchester Police. This was a distressing and traumatic investigation for the victim and her loved ones.
“Ekhator’s lack of respect, remorse and his total disregard for the victim’s wellbeing is despicable. Ekhator used his position of trust and power to gain access to an extremely vulnerable elderly woman. He used this to his advantage and committed a horrific crime which has and will have a lasting impact on the victim and her loved ones’ lives.
“CCTV showed Ekhator entering the victim’s room for several minutes that evening before briefly leaving. Ekhator then enters the victim’s room again and stays for approximately five minutes. She bravely disclosed what happened when Ekhator was in her room the following day. Officers attended immediately to support her.
She added: "The victim and her family’s bravery has been incredible from start to finish. Her strength and courage have shown throughout the investigation. We hope that today’s sentencing, in whatever way it can, will provide closure to her and her loved ones."