A WEMBLEY man who raped a woman with learning difficulties in Chiswick was sentenced to five years today.

Aruna Paranamana, 49, of Rugby Avenue, knew his victim when he approached her asking for sex, and when she refused he pulled down her clothing and raped her.

The 43-year-old woman protested throughout her ordeal but he ignored her.

After the attack he told her not to tell anyone but was caught when the victim's carer saw she was not eating properly and was unusually moody.

The woman then told her what happened and the police were informed.

When questioned by officers Paranamana claimed his victim must have been forced to make the allegations but pleaded guilty on the day of his trial in the face of overwhelming DNA evidence found on her clothing.

Detective Constable Sylvia Diggins, the investigating officer, said she was pleased with the sentence.

She said: “My praise goes to the victim of his crime who was determined to testify against him and I hope that she can now move on from this experience.

“I would also like to thank her carer who provided huge support throughout this process.”

She said she hoped the conviction would reassure the public that the Met investigate rape allegations thoroughly and she encouraged victims of sexual offences to report it to police.