Sex predator who claimed he was the victim of woman he gaslighted

A sadistic sex predator who gaslighted and raped his latest victim has been jailed for 12 years. Ashley James Barton, 37, was described as a ‘dangerous serial offender’ who has an appalling record for attacks on women. Barton was convicted of one charge of assault by beating and two of rape against his latest victim, in her 30s, between December 2020 and February 2021. Barton punched her in the face for no reason, causing a black eye, and left her…