Serial rapist jailed for 17 years

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A man has been jailed for 17 years for a series of rapes in North Somerset, dating back to 1985.

Christopher Martin, 52, of Holmes Road, Weston-super-Mare, was convicted of 33 counts of rape and 10 serious acts of assault and gross indecency.

He was arrested by police in December 2005 and jailed by a judge at Bristol Crown Court on Friday.

Det Con Philip Aspinall said: "We are pleased with the verdict and hope that this should give some closure."