A MAN from Nunney has been jailed for eight years after raping a woman in Warminster.

Shaun Bundy, 41, of Pookfield Close, Nunney, Frome, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday, September 4, after being found guilty of rape following a retrial.

He was sentenced to eight years in prison plus an extended five years on licence, alongside being required to sign on to the Sex Offender’s Register indefinitely.

On Friday, May 26, 2023, Bundy attended the home of the victim, a woman in her 30s who was known to Bundy, to collect some tools.

He loaded the tools into the back of his vehicle and asked for a drink of water, which the victim agreed to.

Inside the address, Bundy then raped the victim, before leaving and ordering her not to tell anyone.

The victim reported the incident to the police shortly after and Bundy was arrested the same day.

When interviewed by police, he denied the offence, claiming he had been to the victim’s address but no sexual activity had taken place.

After Bundy’s DNA was found following a forensic examination, but continued to deny any sexual contact had taken place when re-interviewed. He was subsequently charged with rape but pleaded not guilty.

While the first trial resulted in a hung jury, Bundy would be found guilty in the re-trial.

DS Toni Nugent of South CID said: “Firstly I want to pay tribute to the victim for the incredible bravery she has shown throughout the process.

“Not only did she come forward to make the report but Bundy then forced her to go through a trial twice despite the forensic evidence.

“I am pleased that after a court process lasting for more than two years for the victim, Bundy has now been jailed for his crime and will also be on the Sex Offender’s Register for life.”