A 20-year-old man has been jailed after being found guilty of raping a woman in South Buckinghamshire.

James Patey, of Honor Road, Prestwood, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years at Amersham Crown Court on Friday, March 10.

The trial took place across a four-day spell in the same county, with Patey being convicted by a majority of one count of rape.

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The incident took place in 2020.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Suzie Price said: “I would like to thank the victim in this case for her incredible courage, resilience, patience, and the integrity she has shown over the past three years.

“Despite the court delays caused by Coronavirus, she has continued to support Thames Valley Police and has trusted that she would be listened to.

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“She made it clear that she wanted to continue with the investigation and prosecution to ensure that other women felt empowered to report incidents like this to the police.

“I would like to assure victims of sexual assault and rape that we will listen to you.

"We will investigate fully.

"We will work tirelessly to bring perpetrators of such heinous crimes to justice.”