SHREWSBURY RAPIST LEE JAY DELO SENTENCED TO INDETERMINATE PRISON TERM

In a significant legal development in Shrewsbury, a man named Lee Jay Delo, aged 30, has been sentenced to serve an indeterminate prison term following his conviction for multiple heinous crimes. The court proceedings revealed that Delo committed a series of violent sexual assaults against a woman in her own home, actions that have left the community and the victim deeply shaken.

According to the court, Delo raped his victim on five separate occasions. During these assaults, he employed extreme violence and intimidation, including wrapping parcel tape around her mouth and hands to silence and restrain her. The severity of his actions was compounded by the fact that he held a knife to her throat, threatening to kill her if she resisted or attempted to escape. These details were presented during the hearing at Shrewsbury Crown Court, emphasizing the brutality and danger posed by Delo.

Judge Peter Barrie, presiding over the case, ordered that Delo serve an indefinite sentence, with a minimum term of three years and nine months before he can be considered for parole. The judge explicitly described Delo as a dangerous individual, highlighting the seriousness of his conduct. He remarked, "It was a sustained and violent attack and you were on licence for a sexual offence against a 14-year-old girl," underscoring Delo’s prior criminal history and the ongoing threat he poses to society.

Delo, who resides on Vennington Walk in Shrewsbury, pleaded guilty to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Additionally, a charge of unlawful imprisonment was formally ordered to remain on file, although it was not actively prosecuted at this time. The court’s decision reflects the gravity of Delo’s crimes and the need to protect the public from further harm. His case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by repeat offenders and the importance of stringent sentencing in cases of sexual violence.