'Creepy' predator jailed for five years after attack

A 'creepy' predator followed a stranger walking alone at night then barged his way into her home and subjected her to a terrifying sex attack.

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Devon Critchlow was out on the streets wearing black clothing with his hood up when he spotted the victim on her own, changed direction then tailed her through the darkness. Newcastle Crown Court heard when the woman got into her home, Critchlow pushed his way in and carried out a violent sex and strangulation attack that made her fear she wou