A handyman in Peterborough has been sentenced to 25 years for raping and assaulting vulnerable women at a guesthouse where he worked and lived.
Peterborough: A handyman named Ricky Lee has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. He raped and assaulted women at the Eastfield Guesthouse, where he worked.
The guesthouse housed vulnerable people, including those struggling with addiction. In 2022, Lee raped a woman just hours after she arrived.
He also harassed and assaulted other residents. Lee had been living in a caravan outside the guesthouse while doing odd jobs.
Using his access to CCTV, he monitored which cameras were working. This helped him avoid getting caught.
Lee denied the charges but was found guilty of all counts at Cambridge Crown Court. He received a 25-year sentence for rape and six years for sexual assaults.
Judge Andrew Hurst criticized the guesthouse management for giving Lee access to vulnerable people. He had keys and knew how to evade detection.
Detective Chief Inspector Amerjit Singh stated that Lee exploited women with dependency issues. Many were too scared to report his actions.
This case highlights the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals. The sentence aims to reassure women and keep the public safe.
