A rapist who attacked a woman and then used her bank card to buy cigarettes, alcohol and a tracksuit from JD Sports has been jailed.
Kieran Naylor, 40, met his victim at a petrol station in the early hours of December 9, 2024.
He invited her back to his home in Bolton, Greater Manchester, where he violently attacked her, kicked and stamped on her, Manchester Crown Court heard today.
Prosecutor Stephen Swift said: ‘As a consequence of the assault, she was unable to stand, and she was in significant pain.
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‘She did ask the defendant to call an ambulance, and he laughed.’
The court also heard that the woman managed to drag herself on her elbows toward the front door, but Naylor pulled her back into the house.
He then proceeded to rape her for the second time.
Unable to leave due to her injuries, which included a broken femur and wrist, the woman fell unconscious.
Naylor then stole her bank card, using it to buy cigarettes and alcohol, then unsuccessfully tried to use it to purchase a tracksuit from JD Sports.
The woman was able to crawl to the door again and call for help, where a member of the public found her and called emergency services.
Naylor was arrested at the scene.
In May this year, the woman died of natural causes and never saw justice for the crimes against her.
Naylor was convicted of two counts of rape, one count of false imprisonment, one count of grievous bodily harm and theft.
The victim’s life changed after the attack. In a statement to the court, one of the woman’s daughters said: ‘After this happened, my mum’s confidence and sense of safety completely changed.
‘She became fearful of going out alone and trusting people was suddenly difficult.
‘The injuries she sustained had a massive impact on the rest of her life.
‘She struggled to walk properly, even with aid. At times, she felt she would never recover and that took a huge toll on her mental health.
‘Before the attack, my mum was kind, strong, caring, loving, and bubbly. She lit up every room she walked into. Seeing her lose that spark was devastating.
‘Our grief is deepened by remembering the pain she was in. We will always remember her as the strong and loving person she was, and we will continue to live with the pain of what was done to her.’
The victim’s other daughter said: ‘She was constantly worried for her own safety and terrified something bad would happen to our family.
‘It was heartbreaking to see her trust in people and her mental state decline. We are seeking a sense of closure and confidence in moving forward whilst honouring her story.’
Naylor had 57 previous convictions for 100 offences, including theft and violence.
Mitigating, David Toal said Naylor had a ‘traumatic childhood’ and has struggled with alcohol and drug addictions but that there was a ‘very different side’ to the defendant for the court to see.
Naylor was sentenced to 14 years with an extended license of two years, placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life and banned from contacting his victim’s daughters indefinitely under a restraining order.
Recorder Sophie Cartwright said: ‘She completely lost her sense of confidence and she lost her sense of independence. She lost her trust in people.
‘You present a high risk of harm to females.’
DC Lucy Birch of Bolton CID said: ‘This was a shocking and deeply disturbing crime.
‘Naylor is a dangerous individual who is rightly behind bars for a long time.
‘We know how difficult this has been for the victim and her family, and her bravery ensured justice was served. It is saddening that she passed away before seeing Naylor sentenced, but her courage has helped protect other women from harm.
‘If anyone else has been affected by crimes of this nature, please come forward. We will take your allegations seriously and treat you with dignity and respect.’
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