Tribute to 70-year-old rape victim's 'courage'

"I would also like to thank the witnesses who helped the victim shortly after the offence and also for giving evidence in court."Thankfully this type of violent offence is rare and I hope that the swift identification, arrest and charge of Richards will give other victims of sexual offences the confidence to come forward in the belief that they will be treated with the utmost sensitivity by specially trained detectives who are committed to supporting victims and bringing perpetrators to justice.