Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Removing Condom During S£x Without Consent of His Partner

A 43-year-old driver, Laurence Rafter, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for removing a condom during sex without his partner’s consent.

Rafter appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, February 28, where he was sentenced after pleading guilty. His conviction was secured on October 18, 2024.

The case dates back to July 15, 2021, when Rafter’s victim met him on a dating app, where he used the alias Jay Lincoln. After developing a relationship, they met at his apartment.

The victim stated that she had insisted he wear a condom during sex, but Rafter ignored her request and later removed it without her consent. She also alleged that he attempted to rape her.

After the encounter, Rafter left and falsely claimed to his partner that he was HIV positive.

Following the victim’s report, detectives from the Public Protection Serious Sexual Offences Team launched an immediate investigation.

Rafter was identified through a distinctive tattoo on his arm, which had been recorded by police in a previous arrest. This tattoo matched photos he had sent to the victim.

Investigators uncovered the extent of Rafter’s premeditation:

• He created a fake identity, “Jay Lincoln.”
• He set up a false address and bank statement.
• He used a prepaid disposable phone to avoid detection.
• He had a fake driving license listing a wealthy London address, despite actually working as an HGV driver and living in a small flat.

Further investigations revealed that Rafter had a history of predatory behavior towards women. In February 2022, he was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to malicious communications and threats to disclose private images in cases involving two separate victims

On February 28, 2025, after a lengthy investigation and trial, Rafter was sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Reacting to the verdict, Detective Chief Inspector Paul Ridley stated: I would like to commend this survivor for the bravery she demonstrated in this case and the evidence she provided. The robust sentence delivered by the judge clearly demonstrates the significant dangerousness that this man poses to women.

“The investigation team carried out an expansive, diligent and relentless investigation to identify Rafter and secured the evidence to bring him to justice ensuring that the victim was supported throughout.

“Rafter is a predatory offender who exploited social media to facilitate his violent and abusive behaviour. He devised a fictitious profile posing as a wealthy businessman with multiple businesses around the world in a calculated campaign to violate, threaten and harm the women he met.”