An Exeter man who earlier this year was found guilty of raping a woman has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years.
Colby Hill, 22, of no fixed abode in Exeter, denied rape, but a jury saw through his lies and found him guilty in February this year.
Hill, who is sometimes known as Colby Seatherton, was also jailed for admitting he tried to strangle his victim, and for two other non-sexual charges.
Hill denied the charges against him, but a jury found him guilty of rape.
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Detective Constable Jay McGhie, at Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “We welcome the sentence that he has been given which follows Hill’s conviction following a thorough investigation.
“This positive outcome is a testimony to the strength shown by the victim in this case, not only in coming forward to report this but also for showing great resilience throughout the judicial process.
“We take all such incidents seriously and would encourage victims to come forward – you will be listened to you will be believed and your reports will be investigated.”
Hill stood trial at Exeter Crown Court on February 3, 2026, where he denied two charges of raping a woman.
He returned to court on Monday, March 30, where he was sentenced by His Honour, Judge David Evans.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “Colby Hill, 22, of no fixed abode in Exeter, also known as Colby Seatherton, was found guilty at a trial at Exeter Crown Court on Tuesday 3 February on two counts of rape of a woman, charges he denied.
“Appearing before the court for sentencing on Monday 30 March, he was imprisoned for eight-and-a-half years, plus one year’s extended licence and made subject of an indefinite restraining order as a result.
“Hill was also jailed for intentional strangulation and two other non-sexual charges, to which he pled guilty at the start of the trial.”
