Extended sentence for man who tried to film himself raping teen

A MAN tried to film himself “overpowering” and raping a teenager, a court has heard.

- JASON EVANS Court and crime reporter

Police found Ryan Bonsu had also filmed himself having consensual sex with other women without their knowledge or consent.

Cardiff Crown Court heard Bonsu has previous convictions for exposure, including exposing himself to staff at a McDonald's drive-thru and masturbating in front of them.

A judge said the 30-year-old’s “predatory behaviour” had escalated over time, and he said an extended sentence was necessary to protect the public from the risk he poses to females.

The illicit video recordings came to light while Bonsu was in custody and he phoned a friend, asking him to remove his computer hard drive from his flat.

The friend checked the contents of the drive and handed the device to the police.

Officers were able to identify and trace women in two videos.

In an impact statement from the victim of the rape, which she read to the court in person, she said Bonsu had “stripped me of my femininity” and made her feel like an “object”.