A Crumpsall man has been sentenced to life in prison, to serve a minimum of 15 years.
Jovhan Pascoe aged 39 of Moss Bank Road was found guilty of rape by the jury following a five-day
The verdict relates to an attack at St Chads Street, in Cheetham Hill in September last year
In an impact statement describing the traumatic effects the rape has had on her life, she said: “I am writing this impact statement to explain the profound effect this crime has had on me. Since that night I haven’t slept properly. I have to sleep with a light and that’s if I can get to sleep.
“Some nights I don’t sleep for days, because I’m terrified and nervous thinking someone going to walk in and hurt me again, the slightest noise makes me jump. Even the sound of a car revving outside, or if something falls on the floor and makes a bang, I get palpitations where my chest and heart start racing like having adrenaline rush, my anxiety levels go up. It can take me hours to calm myself down, but I manage it.”
Throughout interview in police custody and the investigation, Pascoe denied the offence and made derogatory comments about the survivor.
Whilst in court, Pascoe would interrupt the judge when he was speaking by whistling and clicking to get his attention.
