FLOYD CLIFTON SHOCKS CANTERBURY WITH RAPE AND THREATS IN HORRIFIC ATTACK
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Canterbury Rapist
In a disturbing case that has sent shockwaves through the city of Canterbury, Floyd Clifton was found guilty of a heinous sexual assault and issuing terrifying threats to his victims and their friends. The incident took place in September 2015, and the court proceedings revealed chilling details about Clifton’s actions and his criminal history.
Floyd Clifton, a 29-year-old resident of Gordon Road in Canterbury, was convicted of raping a 22-year-old student after a night out with her friends. The jury heard how Clifton had managed to infiltrate a group of young students enjoying a night at a city centre pub. Recognizing that the group was intoxicated, Clifton decided to join them as they hailed a taxi to return home. Once at their flat, the disturbing events unfolded.
According to testimony, Clifton helped carry the victim’s friend to bed before entering her own bedroom. The victim recounted waking up later to find Clifton on top of her, engaging in sexual activity without her consent. She described her immediate reaction: “I pushed him off me. I then jumped up and put some pyjama bottoms on. I started screaming.” Her distress was palpable as she alerted her fellow students, who were understandably shaken by the assault.
Clifton’s response to the situation was equally alarming. He became defensive, denying any wrongdoing, and warned the victims with a blood-curdling threat: “Google me, see what I am capable of.” The court was told that Clifton’s intent was to intimidate and frighten the victims further. In a revealing moment during the trial, Clifton admitted that he wanted the students to see stories about his brother, Brett Clifton, who is serving a life sentence for a double murder committed in Faversham nine years earlier. This admission underscored the dangerous nature of Floyd Clifton, who has a lengthy criminal record spanning over a decade.
Prosecutors presented evidence of Clifton’s extensive criminal history, which includes 24 convictions dating back to the year 2000. His past offenses encompass burglaries, robbery, witness intimidation, threats to kill, and kidnapping. When arrested, Clifton reportedly joked with police officers about his criminal reputation, saying, “Rape? That’s me going back to Elmley Prison then.”
Following the verdict, Judge James O’Mahony expressed his concerns about Clifton’s dangerousness. He stated, “I am completely sure that blood-curdling threats were made and it is perfectly clear to me that there is every reason to think that this defendant is extremely dangerous. He stalked these girls and laid in wait.”
Clifton was remanded in custody and is scheduled to be sentenced in October. The judge extended his prison sentence to a total of 23 years, with an additional five-year extension, and clarified that Clifton would not be eligible for parole until at least 2024, and even then, only if authorities deem it safe for him to be released.
Floyd Clifton, a 29-year-old resident of Gordon Road in Canterbury, was convicted of raping a 22-year-old student after a night out with her friends. The jury heard how Clifton had managed to infiltrate a group of young students enjoying a night at a city centre pub. Recognizing that the group was intoxicated, Clifton decided to join them as they hailed a taxi to return home. Once at their flat, the disturbing events unfolded.
According to testimony, Clifton helped carry the victim’s friend to bed before entering her own bedroom. The victim recounted waking up later to find Clifton on top of her, engaging in sexual activity without her consent. She described her immediate reaction: “I pushed him off me. I then jumped up and put some pyjama bottoms on. I started screaming.” Her distress was palpable as she alerted her fellow students, who were understandably shaken by the assault.
Clifton’s response to the situation was equally alarming. He became defensive, denying any wrongdoing, and warned the victims with a blood-curdling threat: “Google me, see what I am capable of.” The court was told that Clifton’s intent was to intimidate and frighten the victims further. In a revealing moment during the trial, Clifton admitted that he wanted the students to see stories about his brother, Brett Clifton, who is serving a life sentence for a double murder committed in Faversham nine years earlier. This admission underscored the dangerous nature of Floyd Clifton, who has a lengthy criminal record spanning over a decade.
Prosecutors presented evidence of Clifton’s extensive criminal history, which includes 24 convictions dating back to the year 2000. His past offenses encompass burglaries, robbery, witness intimidation, threats to kill, and kidnapping. When arrested, Clifton reportedly joked with police officers about his criminal reputation, saying, “Rape? That’s me going back to Elmley Prison then.”
Following the verdict, Judge James O’Mahony expressed his concerns about Clifton’s dangerousness. He stated, “I am completely sure that blood-curdling threats were made and it is perfectly clear to me that there is every reason to think that this defendant is extremely dangerous. He stalked these girls and laid in wait.”
Clifton was remanded in custody and is scheduled to be sentenced in October. The judge extended his prison sentence to a total of 23 years, with an additional five-year extension, and clarified that Clifton would not be eligible for parole until at least 2024, and even then, only if authorities deem it safe for him to be released.