A Winsford man convicted of rape has been jailed for six years.

Andrew Haag, 25, of Vauxhall Way, Winsford, was found guilty at Chester Crown Court of raping an 18-year old woman.

After a night out in Northwich, Haag went back to the victim’s home where he sexually assaulted her in the early hours of January 15.

Detective Constable Helen Wrigley from the Cheshire Police Dedicated Rape Unit said: “Sexual assault is an horrific offence, which affects victims in the most profound way.

“This incident has had a big impact on the victim and the fact that Hagg made her recount her ordeal by enduring a trial further exacerbates the impact that this case has had upon her.”

Haag was found guilty following a four day trial.

DC Wrigley added: “We hope that the guilty verdict and the sentence handed down by the court will help bring about a degree of closure for the victim and her family.

“I hope this sentence, and the bravery shown by the victim, gives others who may have suffered in silence the courage to come forward.”