William Adesanya from Penarth, has been jailed for multiple rapes.
The 25-year-old was sentenced at Newport Crown Court on Monday, November 3 to 16 years in prison, with an extended licence period of six years.
He was jailed after being found guilty of three counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of intentional strangulation.
Adesanya was also made subject to a restraining order and Sexual Harm Prevention Order prohibiting him from having contact with sex workers, both to run indefinitely.
Adesanya has attended the victim’s home address in Cardiff for the purposes of using her services as an escort.
While at the address Adesanya strangled the victim until she became unconscious, sexually assaulted and raped her multiple times. He filmed his acts on his mobile phone.
Following the sentencing hearing, the victim wrote to South Wales Police saying:
“I would like to say thank you to DC Nick Young and to everyone else that has helped and supported me through the process of the trial and sentencing of my attacker.
“I am so incredibly grateful for him and all that he has done, he has shown me an incredible amount of patience, kindness, and compassion throughout this entire traumatic process.
“This has been a long, emotional journey and I would not have been able to do it without the support of everyone involved.
“Thank you all so very much. From the bottom of my heart.”
Officer in the case DC Nick Young said:“The victim demonstrated exceptional bravery throughout the process and hopes that her story can encourage others who are suffering to report matters. South Wales Police will be relentless in our pursuit of offenders and those who target the vulnerable in our communities.”
