A UK court sentenced a South London man to four years and three months in prison for non-consensually removing his condom during sex, marking a significant legal precedent according to London’s Metropolitan Police.
Guy Mukendi, 39, was convicted in April and received his sentence on Thursday.
He was reportedly arrested in May last year following a report of sexual assault made by a young woman in Brixton, south London.
The woman struck a deal to have sex with Mukendi on condition that a condom was used.
However, he removed the condom without the victim’s knowledge during the intercourse.
Such act is classified as rape in England and Wales.
“This milestone case comes as the Met continues its pledge to be more suspect-focused in their approach to crimes that disproportionately affect women and girls,” the force said in a statement detailing the prosecution.
Mukendi was found guilty on April 2 at Inner London Crown Court and was sentenced at the same court on Thursday.
“Throughout this investigation, Mukendi denied any wrongdoing — but our officers built a compelling case against him to leave no doubt in the jury’s mind,” said Detective Constable Jack Earl, who led the investigation.
“We were dedicated to securing justice for the victim and will continue to raise awareness that this crime is a form of rape.”
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