A man who raped two women - one as she slept - has been jailed. Luke Cartwright, 22, denied a string of offences, but was found guilty by a jury after trial.

Both women 'courageously came forward' to report what he put them through and gave testimony in court, police said following a sentencing hearing on Thursday (September 5).

In a victim impact statement considered by a judge, one said: "I know that I am not to blame, but I am still so frustrated with myself for letting him treat me like this. I feel like I was so weak and there is real shame that I am still trying to work through."

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Cartwright, of Balmoral Drive, Denton , Tameside, was jailed at a sentencing hearing held at Bolton Crown Court for 15 years for seven offences, including rape

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