Marcus Hance, a violent male transvestite, was convicted in July 2000 of attempted rape and attempted kidnap and sentenced to 10 years in prison. When arrested, Hance was wearing items of women’s clothing, including stockings and other belongings were found nearby.

Hance, 32, put together a “rape kit” of all the items he would need to carry out the attack on a footpath near Exeter University. It included a knife, balaclava, gloves, tights to tie up and gag his victim, and condoms. He prepared his attack with “meticulous and chilling” attention to detail to ensure that there would be no forensic link between him and his victim, including removing his body/nasal hair and trimming his finger nails.