Gateshead rapist was caught attacking his victim after she called 999
A rapist was caught mid attack after his brave victim dialled 999 while he was assaulting her.
Sick Paul Batey was subjecting the crying woman to a terrifying ordeal when officers turned up at his home.
Newcastle Crown Court heard that the victim called for help as the 35-year-old, who she had only met that day, began the sex attack.
Prosecutor Vince Ward said: "The operator could hear her crying and him shouting in the background.
"The police attended very promptly and it appears they interrupted the offence."
Batey went to the window naked and told attending officers to "f*** off" but they managed to get in and arrest him, during which he pushed, punched and kicked a PC.
Upstairs, they found the victim, who immediately told them she had been raped.
She explained how that day was the first time she had met Batey and they had consumed alcohol and she ended up a guest at his home.
He invited her to his bedroom to show her some record decks and ended up raping her, despite her telling him no.
Mr Ward said: "She begged him to stop and was crying but that didn't deter him. He was in the process of raping her when the police arrived at the door."
Referring to a victim impact statement, Mr Ward added: "What the defendant has done to her has affected her enormously and has had an ongoing effect.
"She felt dirty immediately after it happened and that lasted for days. She said it didn't matter how many times she took a bath or shower, she still felt like he was on her.
"She felt extremely suicidal in the days afterwards. She has made more than one attempt on her own life. That way of thinking pre-existed but the offence made it worse."
Batey, of Dorset Avenue, Birtley, Gateshead, who has previous convictions but nothing for any sexual offences, pleaded guilty to rape and assaulting an emergency worker.
He was jailed for five years, must sign the sex offenders register for life and was given a restraining order.
Richard Herrmann, defending, said: "The best mitigation he has got is that he is entitled to some credit for holding his hands up and admitting this and not putting anyone through the ordeal of a trial."