Keith McKenzie

Keith McKenzie, a 49-year-old man from Bond Street in Ipswich, was found guilty of rape and oral rape at Ipswich Crown Court. The offences occurred in September 2022 when McKenzie visited the victim's flat. During the trial, McKenzie protested his innocence, asserting that he had not intended to engage in sexual activity and was surprised when the woman began kissing him.

According to McKenzie's testimony, he kissed the woman back, but she then touched his groin and tried to remove his trousers before they had sex. He denied initiating the contact by kissing her first, getting on top of her, or forcing his way into her flat. However, the jury rejected his account on Monday and convicted him of both charges after deliberating on the evidence presented.

The case was heard at Ipswich Crown Court, with the prosecution arguing that McKenzie had raped the woman against her will. McKenzie, who maintained throughout the trial that the encounter was consensual, faces sentencing on 1 May. The conviction highlights the court's rejection of his claims that the victim had initiated the sexual activity.

This article is based on reporting from the Ipswich Star, covering the guilty verdict delivered by the jury at Ipswich Crown Court. No further details on the victim's identity were disclosed in line with legal protections.