‘Wicked’ rapist jailed after campaign for justice by victim’s daughter

Carvel Bennett (West Midlands Police/PA)

A “wicked” rapist whose 13-year-old victim became pregnant in the 1970s has been jailed decades after the crime, following a successful prosecution pursued by his victim’s daughter.

Carvel Bennett, now 74, admitted having sex with the youngster more than 40 years ago, but claimed at his trial that she had seduced him and consented, telling him she was 16.