Crime
‘Predator’ jailed for 2019 Peterborough rape
A man who claimed witchcraft had linked him to the rape of a girl in Peterborough has been jailed.
Demba Embalo, 21, attacked the teenager at his Peterborough home in 2019.
Despite the girl repeatedly telling him no, he raped her in his bedroom.
Later that year the girl disclosed what had happened and Embalo was arrested on 5 November.
His DNA was taken and linked him beyond doubt to the crime.
Demba Embalo, 21, attacked the teenager at his Peterborough home in 2019.
However, Embalo pleaded not guilty and claimed the evidence which linked him to the offence was witchcraft.
During his trial at Huntingdon Crown Court, Embalo changed his plea to guilty on 18 October 2021.
He was sentenced today (27 January) at the same court to three years and eight months in prison and handed a ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
DC Sarah Seston, who investigated, said: “I would like to commend the survivor in this case for supporting the investigation.
“The judge commented on her maturity and how impressed he was with how she handled it, comments I echo wholeheartedly.
“Embalo was a predator who saw an opportunity in a vulnerable girl. I am pleased he will no longer be a threat.”
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