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Rapist jailed after decade on run | Rapist jailed after decade on run |
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A rapist who went on the run for 10 years after a string of sex offences in Kent has been jailed for 13 years. | A rapist who went on the run for 10 years after a string of sex offences in Kent has been jailed for 13 years. |
Carl Marcus Sparks, 37, of Woodshawe Road, Leicester was due to stand trial in November 1996 but disappeared after failing to answer bail. | |
He pleaded guilty at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday to two rapes, two offences of actual bodily harm and one of unlawful sexual intercourse. | He pleaded guilty at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday to two rapes, two offences of actual bodily harm and one of unlawful sexual intercourse. |
He also admitted two charges of threatening to commit arson. | He also admitted two charges of threatening to commit arson. |
Motocross business | Motocross business |
He was found guilty of false imprisonment at the same court in June last year. | He was found guilty of false imprisonment at the same court in June last year. |
Kent Police said the sex offences took place in Thanet and Medway in 1994 and 1995. | Kent Police said the sex offences took place in Thanet and Medway in 1994 and 1995. |
They said he ran a motocross business under an assumed name in Leicester until his arrest last year. | They said he ran a motocross business under an assumed name in Leicester until his arrest last year. |
"After failing to answer bail for his court appearance in 1996, Sparks, who had been free for a considerable period of time, was tracked down," said Det Ch Insp Tim Smith. | "After failing to answer bail for his court appearance in 1996, Sparks, who had been free for a considerable period of time, was tracked down," said Det Ch Insp Tim Smith. |
"The sentences reflect the seriousness of his crimes and shows that Kent Police will track down criminals who abscond and made sure they are brought before the court." | "The sentences reflect the seriousness of his crimes and shows that Kent Police will track down criminals who abscond and made sure they are brought before the court." |
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