Rapist convicted of attempted murder jailed for more than 30 years
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A senior detective has praised the courage shown by a rape victim after a man was jailed today (Friday 10 July).
Having been convicted of attempted murder, rape, sexual assault and robbery following a trial in April, Macaulay Worden was sentenced to 34 years’ imprisonment when he appeared at Leicester Crown Court.
He attacked his victim on the canal towpath near Belton Road in Loughborough in the early hours of 30 August last year, pushing them to the ground and repeatedly punching them.
Twenty-eight-year-old Worden then raped and sexually assaulted the victim while attempting to strangle them. Following the incident, he made off from the scene with their phone and wallet.
On 3 September Worden, of no fixed abode, was found sleeping rough in a tent around a mile from where the incident occurred.
Today Worden was also placed on the sex offender register indefinitely and also made subject to an indefinite restraining order, prohibiting contact with the victim.
Detective Inspector Majid Zaveri, from Signal – our specialist rape and serious sexual assault team – was the senior investigating officer. He said: “I hope the sentence passed today has provided the victim with a degree of closure which will allow them to move on with their life.
“The strength and courage they’ve shown throughout the investigation – and particularly during the court process – is testament to their character and determination to ensure that Worden was brought to justice for what was undoubtedly a violent and incomprehensible attack.”
Detective Constable Chris Fox, the officer in the case, added: “We will always take a zero-tolerance approach to anyone committing sexual offences.
“Today’s sentence shows that the courts also take a similar approach and will ensure that those responsible are locked up for a significant amount of time, meaning that they cannot cause harm to our communities.
“I hope this outcome provides reassurance to the public and encourages anyone who has been a victim of a sexual offence to come forward and seek justice.”
Our previous release regarding this case can be found here.
There are several different agencies who can offer independent help and support to victims of sexual offences in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Further information on these services and details on who to contact if you have been a victim of a sexual offence can be found by visiting
Leicestershire Police News - Published: 15:33 10/07/2026
