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Jailed for 22 years for drugging and sexually assaulting two men
07/07/2022
“Da Silvaneto is a sexual predator and a very dangerous man, as such the streets are a much safer place with him behind bars”
A thirty-six year old man has been jailed for 22 years for drugging and sexually assaulting two men in Middle Barton. Luiz Inacio Da Silvaneto of Riverlight Quay, Wandsworth, London was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court this morning after being found guilty by a majority jury last week.
The first victim was with Da Silvaneto at a property in Middle Barton last November. After they both consumed alcoholic drinks the victim felt tired and lost consciousness. He later woke up to find Da Silvaneto sexually assaulting him.
A month later Da Silvaneto gave another man in London a lift in his car. The victim says he can’t remember any further details about the rest of the evening, other than being forced to consume a short drink. When he woke up the next day he was in an unknown property and had been drugged and raped by Da Silvaneto.
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector James Holden-White said: “I am pleased that Luiz Inacio Da Silvaneto has been jailed for 22 years for his heinous crimes. Da Silvaneto is a sexual predator and a very dangerous man, as such the streets are a much safer place with him behind bars.
“Da Silvaneto used what presents as a well-practiced modus operandi; targeting men, administering a substance to incapacitate and overpower his chosen victim, and then engaging in sexual activity with them, knowing they are not in a position to consent.
“Da Silvaneto deliberately targeted heterosexual men whom he believed would be especially unlikely to report the offences to police, but he was wrong.
“The two victims have shown immense bravery throughout and it is because of them that Da Silvaneto has been convicted and jailed.”
Police say they are keeping “an open mind” as to the possibility that Da Silvaneto committed other offences and encourage anyone with any information to come forward. A dedicated email address has been set up: operationJion@thamesvalley.police.uk.
Detective Inspector James Holden-White added: “Alternatively, you can make a report online or call 101, quoting reference ‘Operation Jion’. You can also report anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.
“We are working with the charity, the Survivors Trust, who can be contacted by calling 08088 010818 or visiting its website at www.thesurvivorstrust.org
“We have dedicated officers who are specialised in investigating sexual offences.
“We will listen, investigate appropriately and help victims to access any support services tailored to their needs.
“Please be reassured that the identity of any victims will be protected.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam