In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Carlo Di Tella, then 46, of Bohemia Road, St Leonards, East Sussex, was sentenced to prison. On 16 January 2026, Di Tella appeared at Lewes Crown Court for sentencing after being convicted of two counts of rape against a woman known to him.
The investigation established that Di Tella targeted the victim while she was asleep in January 2023. The victim reported the matter to Sussex Police, who conducted an inquiry led by specialist officers. The prosecution stated that the offences occurred at a location in St Leonards, East Sussex, and involved a breach of trust, given that the parties were known to each other.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court noted that the victim demonstrated courage throughout the trial. The judge noted that the nature of the attack—targeting an individual while they were asleep—was a factor in the proceedings. Di Tella denied the allegations, leading to a trial at Lewes Crown Court where a jury found him guilty on both counts.
The judge noted that the sentence reflects the gravity of the offences committed in St Leonards, East Sussex. For his actions, the court determined that a custodial term was required. The prosecution noted that the investigation provided the evidence necessary to hold Di Tella accountable for the assaults.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in England, Carlo Di Tella was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: Six years in prison for each count, to run concurrently (a total of six years).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were activated.
- Judicial Oversight: Convicted at Lewes Crown Court following a trial.
- Convictions: Two counts of rape.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Di Tella is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Sussex Police and the Probation Service. Due to the nature of the rapes in St Leonards, his management is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Di Tella must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Bohemia Road, St Leonards, East Sussex. Authorities state that his management will continue upon his eventual release from custody. Any breach of his registration conditions or future licence terms will result in arrest and a return to Lewes Crown Court.
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