A Wythenshawe man who subjected a sex worker to a terrifying and prolonged rape before brutally assaulting a second sex worker has been jailed for sixteen years.

Peter Timmins ,29,of Padworth Walk approached a woman on Heyrod Street, Manchester at in the early hours of Sunday 7 October 2018 last year agreeing a price for services.

As the pair walked to some nearby land, Timmins grabbed the woman around the neck with both hands and began throttling her, before punching her in the face numerous times.

He demanded cash from the woman before stripping her naked and repeatedly raping her during an ordeal that lasted for at least an hour-and-a-half.

Timmins only stopped and fled the scene when disturbed by a passer-by who rang the police after finding the woman naked and trembling.

A short time later Timmins returned to the area and approached a second sex worker.

They too agreed a price and began walking back toward the scene of the first attack, but before arriving, Timmins began repeatedly punching the man in the head and face, inflicting significant facial injuries including a broken nose and severe swelling.

He also stole the man’s bag and fled once again before being detained at the junction of Fairfield Street by officers who were scouring the area following the reported rape.

Despite being caught at the scene and the overwhelming evidence against him, Timmins only pleaded guilty at the very last minute.

This needlessly subjected his victims to reliving their ordeals for the court process – inflicting yet more suffering.

Timmins was sentenced to 16 years and three months in prison at Manchester Crown Court today Tuesday after pleading guilty to two counts of rape, one count of assault with intent to rob and one count of robbery.

Detective Constable Matt Cooper of GMP’s City of Manchester Division said: “I have been a Detective for over seven years and this is among the most malicious and appalling incidents I’ve dealt with during that time.

“Both the rape and robbery involved a shocking level of sustained violence.

“They were gratuitous and prolonged and are a reflection of a cruel and dangerous man.

“Timmins sought to demean and humiliate the people he attacked. His actions were those of a heartless and sadistic individual.

“The bravery of the man and woman who were attacked by Timmins has been inspirational and we’re pleased that they’re recovering well from their ordeals and can now work towards getting closure.

“I would like to say a big thankyou to the Men’s Room and Manchester Action on Street Health (MASH) charities – they have been of great assistance from the outset of this case, both for our investigations and the invaluable and heartfelt support that they have provided the victims alongside our officers.

“I would like to send a very clear message to sex workers in the region: Greater Manchester Police is here for you.

“For sex workers who may have been apprehensive about reporting crimes to us previously, I want to reassure you that you will be listened to.

“A crime is a crime. What a person does for a living is no barrier to us pursuing an investigation and seeking a prosecution.”

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