Man who raped and strangled woman jailed

A man who raped and strangled a woman before putting pressure on her to withdraw her police statement has been jailed.

Nottinghamshire Police said Jayden Thorpe, 25, of Kirklington Road, Rainworth, subjected the woman to a "catalogue of abuse" throughout 2024 and 2025.

He raped and strangled her on separate occasions, and subjected her to a "campaign of controlling and coercive behaviour", the force added.

Thorpe was found guilty of rape, intentional strangulation, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and perverting the course of justice, and was jailed for eight years at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday.

Police said Thorpe's offending took place over a "sustained amount of time", leaving the woman fearing serious violence.

After he was arrested, he unsuccessfully tried to stop the investigation by putting pressure on the woman to withdraw her statement, the force added.

Thorpe was charged in February and denied each offence, prompting the crown court trial.

When he returned to court for sentencing, he was also made the subject of a restraining order banning him from contacting the woman in any way.

Det Con Abbie Rowson said: "Jayden Thorpe was responsible for a catalogue of horrible abuse against the same woman.

"As well as raping her - a truly horrific offence on its own - he physically and emotionally abused her too.

"It is to her absolute credit then that she found the courage to tell the police what Thorpe had done, so that we could take action.

"That bravery has been unwavering in the months since and in the resulting trial, which thankfully ensured justice was served."

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