CHILLING CCTV has emerged of wedding day rapist Derry McCann stalking one woman before grabbing and attacking another in a London park.
Snaresbrook Crown Court heard how Derry McCann, 28, beat and raped his victim hours before he was due to get married.
McCann, of St. Peters Way, Hackney, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of nine years today, Friday, April 28.
The court heard how at about 11pm on Thursday, January 12, the victim, a woman in her mid 20s, was walking home near Victoria Park, Grove Road, E3, after an evening out with friends.
She suddenly became aware of McCann, who was a complete stranger, loitering near a pathway.
As she tried to pass him, McCann grabbed her and pulled her towards some benches.
He told the victim to be quiet and made it clear that he would hurt her if she resisted.
She tried to placate and reason with McCann as much as possible but he hit her in the face.
The victim was subjected to a drawn out attack during which she was raped, beaten and humiliated.
Scroll down to view Derry McCann stalking one woman before grabbing another in a London park
When the ordeal was over, McCann took photos of his victim and said that she was lucky he did not video it.
He stole her mobile phone as he made off from the scene before going on to get married just hours later.
The distressed victim was able to make her way home and reported the incident.
An investigation began immediately by detectives from the Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command.
McCann was identified as the suspect based on the description and e-fit the victim provided.
He was arrested on Wednesday, January 18 and refused to answer any questions, however the victim bravely identified McCann at an identity parade and McCann was charged a day later.
Detectives believe McCann had been following another woman immediately before the rape, but he had lost this woman and then stalked his eventual victim.
Detective Sergeant Stephen Porter from the Met's Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command said: "This was a truly dreadful crime.
"McCann put his victim through a horrendous ordeal and her courage and bravery have been a stark contrast to McCann's cowardly and vicious attack.
"Thankfully her courage meant that the offender was swiftly arrested and brought to justice.
"I hope this will reassure those who suffer sexual violence that they will be supported and their crimes rigorously investigated.
"As for McCann, the long sentence imposed today is completely deserved. I am sure he set out that night to carry out a sexual assault; the public needs to be protected from such predators."
See the moment Derry McCann stalked and grabbed his victim here
[playlist type="video" ids="120089"]
See More: Derry McCann, Featured, Irish, Wedding Day Rapist
