A man has been found guilty of rape and sexual assaults following two separate incidents involving two young women unknown to each other.
Sam Soyoye, 31, of Windsor Street, Brighton, raped a woman in June last year after inviting her back to his address in Brighton in the early hours of the morning.
Just three months later, on Tuesday 3 September 2024, he invited another woman back to his address where he sexually assaulted her.
Soyoye was arrested later that month and subsequently charged with one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in connection with both incidents.
Despite denying all offences, Soyoye was convicted at Lewes Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday 3 September) of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
Judge Christine Laing, the honorary recorder of Brighton and Hove, remanded him in custody ahead of sentencing on Thursday 6 November.
Prosecuting, Chetna Patel, told the jury that Soyoye had also been charged with a further count of rape relating to an incident in May this year. No further action will be taken in relation to this charge.
All victims have been supported by specially trained officers throughout the investigations.
Aimee Collier, from the Brighton Safeguarding Investigations Unit, said: “It is testament to the brave and courageous victims who came forward to report these horrendous offences that we have today seen a guilty verdict.
“Sussex police are committed to thoroughly investigating all reports of rape and sexual assault and ensuring all victims receive the support they need, while bringing offenders to justice.
“I would urge anyone who has been a victim or rape or sexual assault to come forward and speak to us.”
