TAXI DRIVER RAPES WOMAN IN NORTH SHIELDS AND GETS FIVE YEARS IN PRISON
‘I felt violated’ victim of North Shields taxi driving sex attacker Adam Cornfoot speaks out.Cornfoot, of North Shields, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of raping his victim and causing her to feel profoundly violated.
The incident began when Cornfoot, a taxi and coach driver, met the woman as a fare and they developed a friendship.
However, months later, he attacked her in her own home, raping her and devastating her life.
The victim, a single mother in her 30s, kept her trauma secret for four months before reporting it to the police, feeling ashamed and overwhelmed.
She faced Cornfoot in court, described her feelings, and expressed her hope to help others speak out.
Cornfoot was convicted at Newcastle Crown Court, received a five-year sentence, and was placed on the sex offenders’ register with an indefinite restraining order.
The victim shared her emotional experience and spoke about her relief now that Cornfoot is behind bars, which allows her to begin healing and move forward.
Detective Constable Warren Cooper praised her bravery and emphasized the police’s commitment to supporting victims, encouraging others to report sexual offenses.
The case highlights the importance of speaking out against predators and seeking justice.
