Woman raped after being targeted at Crawley nightclub

A man has been jailed for raping a woman he targeted at a nightclub in Crawley, police said.
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David Jani, from Shelley Road, Worthing, was given a 15-year prison sentence at Lewes Crown Court on Thursday, March 19.

The 45-year-old care assistant had previously been convicted of raping the woman, in her twenties, in August last year, police said.

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The woman spoke out following his sentencing. She said: "I would like to say a special thanks to friends and family, and to Littlehampton and Crawley Police for ensuring that this case was dealt with swiftly, namely DC Emily Turner, DC Hugh Charles and PC Alexa Wood.

David Jani has been jailed for rape. Picture: Sussex PoliceDavid Jani has been jailed for rape. Picture: Sussex Police