A 'tremendously brave' rape victim died before she could see justice served - after her cowardly attacker tried to reverse his plea and delayed sentencing.
Michael Hanmore, 46, admitted to the sex crime, burglary and stealing a motor vehicle after an incident on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent in 2022.
But police say he later tried to change his mind, prolonging legal proceedings - during which time his elderly and disabled victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, died.
Hanmore, of Sheerness, Kent, was jailed for life with a minimum of 12 years - minus time on remand - at Maidstone Crown Court earlier today.
Detective chief inspector Kath Way, of Kent Police, said following the hearing: 'He is clearly a very dangerous man who belongs behind bars.
