A 33-year-old Dunmurry man has been sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for rape.
Samuel Dyer was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday, July 1st, he will also be placed on the sex offenders register and be subject to a restraining order for five years.
Detective Sergeant McKee said: “It takes courage for victims of all crimes, but especially crimes of a sexual nature, to come forward and report to Police and then go through the criminal justice process.
“She was subject to a terrifying ordeal, where her right to consent was stripped away from her. No one should have to go through something like this.
“We remain committed to investigating all reports of sexual offences and we hope that the bravery this victim has shown in coming forward will encourage others who have experienced any form of sexual abuse to do the same and seek justice.
“If you have ever experienced or witnessed any form of sexual abuse we urge you to contact police on 101, or in an emergency call 999. We have specially trained detectives who can help you.”