Part-time builder and DJ who raped girls repeatedly for years is jailed

Behind bars: Paul Francis was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Met Police
Francesca Gillett6 January 2017
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A part-time builder and DJ who raped two young girls repeatedly for years has been jailed.

Paul Francis, 46, from Lewisham, was locked up for 13 years after pleading guilty to five sex assaults and four counts of rape.

Police are now urging any other possible victims to come forward.

One of the girls bravely told staff at her school about the attacks, which led to a police investigation launched in September last year.

Locked up: Francis was sentenced on Friday at Woolwich Crown Court.
Met Police

The other younger girl was unable to speak about the horrific abuse but wrote a short note and drawing explaining what Francis had done, police said.

Francis gave no comment in interview and was charged on September 14.

Investigators discovered Francis worked as a DJ at parties and private functions, mainly in the Lewisham area.

PC Bruce Upson from the Met Police said: “It is possible that other victims have been raped or sexually assaulted by Francis, and I would urge them to contact police.

"I also hope that other victims will be able to draw upon the courage of these two girls and come forward to speak to police.

“You will be dealt with sensitively by specialist police officers who will support you through the process of giving evidence to police and bringing offenders to justice."

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