Rapists who lured two women back to house party and sexually attacked them are jailed for total of 20 years after one was caught hiding out in Germany

Two rapists have been jailed after they lured two women to a 'house party' where they assaulted them.

Ibrahim Kone, 24, of Moor Crescent Chase in Leeds, met the two women - who were on a night out in Leeds on July 3, 2021 - outside a fast-food restaurant before inviting them back to a house party.

West Yorkshire Police said the women later went to a house in the Harehills area and were met by Kone and another man - his co-defendant Ibrahima Krubally, 21, of Gledhow Road, Leeds - and were serious sexually attacked.

The men were identified and charged and after failing to attend a court hearing, Krubally was extradited from Germany when a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TaCA) warrant was issued for his arrest. 

He was jailed at Leeds Crown Court for 12 years after being convicted of three counts of rape and one of sexual assault by penetration.

Kone was jailed for eight years after being convicted of one count of rape.

Detective Constable Samantha Wilson, from the Leeds District CID team who led the investigation, welcomed the guilty verdict. 

She said: 'I would like to thank the victims in this case, who have shown such bravery in coming forward and have been commended for their courage in giving evidence against both defendants in court.

'There is no doubt that Kone and Krubally have caused both victims significant physiological and physical harm because of their actions.'

Detective Inspector Richard James, of Leeds District CID, added: 'This has been a long and complex investigation which started in 2021. Unfortunately, the victim's wait for justice was prolonged by Krubally leaving the country during court proceedings.

'I hope this case demonstrates that we will work with our counterparts internationally to ensure that dangerous offenders cannot evade prosecution by fleeing overseas. 

I also hope their convictions and the prison sentences they have now been given provide some closure for their victims and reassurance in the wider community.'