A predatory taxi driver who laid in wait for his victim before taking her to a secluded spot and raping her has been jailed for 12 years.
Ian Phillips, 48, worked for a cab firm but had clocked off and disabled his in-car camera to lurk near pubs and bars in sunderland/" title="Sunderland" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-monitor-id="17672">Sunderland city centre in the early hours, seeking potential prey.