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Detectives have praised a rape survivor's strength in helping to lock up her abuser.
Jayden Thorpe subjected the woman to a catalogue of abuse throughout 2024 and 2025.
The victim was raped and strangled by Thorpe in separate incidents during this period.
He was also responsible for a campaign of controlling and coercive behaviour against the same woman.
This took place over a sustained amount of time, with Thorpe's abuse leaving the woman fearing serious violence.
The 25-year-old would eventually be arrested for his offending, after the woman found the courage to tell the police.
Thorpe – unsuccessfully – then attempted to stop the investigation by putting pressure on the woman to withdraw her statement.
His actions meant Thorpe was charged with numerous offences in February.
These included rape, intentional strangulation, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and perverting the course of justice.
Thorpe denied each offence, which prompted the need for a Nottingham Crown Court trial that ended in August.
When a jury found him guilty on each count, a sentencing date of Tuesday 10 November was set at the same court.
Thorpe, of Kirklington Road, Rainworth, was duly sentenced to eight years in prison.
He was also made the subject of a restraining order banning him from contacting the woman in any way. This will last until further order.
Detective Constable Abbie Rowson, of Nottinghamshire Police, 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.
"His actions took place over a sustained period, with his victim left fearing she would be subjected to serious violence throughout.
"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.
"Unlike her, Thorpe's cowardice shone through, with his consistent denial of the truth ensuring the woman had to relive the details of what happened in court.
"We hope news of Thorpe's sentence empowers more survivors to report abuse to the police. As this case shows, we will listen and do everything in our power to get you justice."
