Banbury – Image released of man jailed after raping young woman

Sam Layne, formerly of Albert Street, Banbury, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on June 10.

The 41-year-old had pleaded not guilty to one count of rape, said to have been committed in Banbury in the early hours of February 15, 2023.

However he was found guilty by a jury during a trial earlier this year.

The court heard the incident took place at Layne’s flat after a night out in Banbury.

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Sam Layne (Image: TVP)

On Valentine’s Day, the complainant had been playing darts at the Dog and Gun, and pool at the Horse and Jockey.

The woman ended up at Layne’s flat in the early hours of the morning and fell asleep. When she woke up, she accused Layne of having raped her.

Prosecution barrister Edward Lucas said: “The defendant is a high risk of serious harm to females. There was a clear abuse of trust.

“The rape occurred when she was asleep, so she was unable to defend herself. This has had a profound impact on the complainant.”

Layne was jailed for seven years.

He was also made the subject of a sexual harm prevention order for 15 years and notification requirements indefinitely.

He was also given a restraining order to not contact the victim until further order.