Man jailed for raping virgin on pavement in full view of motorists

A man, who raped a virgin on a town centre pavement in Britain, as motorists drove by without stopping, has been jailed.

Gary Gunstone stalked the woman through the streets of Bideford, North Devon, just after midnight as she walked to her parents' home after visiting her boyfriend.

The 15-stone brute dragged her to the ground and raped her in full view of passing drivers.

"She was a 30-year-old virgin who had a regular boyfriend for eight years and wished to remain with that status until her wedding night," the Daily Mail quoted Judge Jeremy Griggs as saying.

The judge said Gunstone had raped the woman just two weeks after his jail licence had expired for a previous sex attack, which had 'spine chilling' similarities to this attack.

Judge Griggs said Gunstone had told her he was armed with a knife, which he was prepared to use, and the victim feared that she might be killed.

Simon Laws, prosecuting, said the victim of the rape was in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend but wanted to keep her virginity until she wed.

Gunstone was jailed for a minimum of four years and three months as a judge said the parole board would decide if and when he can be released.