Carlo Di Tella

Carlo Di Tella

46, Male

St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex

Offender ID: 4674296a-c578-4730-b8e6-e8b1bc7d5112

Offence Summary

Carlo Di Tella raped a woman while she slept in St Leonards-on-Sea in January 2023. He was found guilty at Lewes Crown Court and remanded in custody awaiting sentencing.

Full Description

A man from St Leonards-on-Sea has been convicted of raping a woman while she slept, following a trial at Lewes Crown Court.

Carlo Di Tella, 46, formerly of Bohemia Road, St Leonards, was charged with two counts of rape. The offences occurred in January 2023, when Di Tella targeted the victim as she slept. The victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, reported the incident to the police shortly after it happened.

The case proceeded to trial at Lewes Crown Court, where the jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict within just two hours on 27 October 2024. Di Tella was remanded in custody following the conviction and is scheduled to be sentenced on 16 January 2025.

Investigating officer PC Sally Smith from Sussex Police commented on the case: "This was a complex investigation and we were determined to get justice for the victim who was extremely brave and courageous when she reported the rape almost three years ago. She continued to support the investigation through the trial process. It shows we take reports of rape extremely seriously and we encourage victims of rape and serious sexual offences to report their experience to the police."

The victim received support from specialist officers throughout the process, highlighting the police's commitment to assisting those affected by serious sexual offences.

Location

City: St Leonards-on-Sea

County: East Sussex

Address: Bohemia Road

Case Details

Police Force: Sussex Police

Name heritage (predicted origin)

Country: Italy

Confidence: 90%

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Sussex Police for their tireless dedication in bringing this offender to justice. Your commitment and hard work truly help keep our communities safe, and we are deeply grateful.

Source: theargus.co.uk

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