A Faversham man who physically and sexually abused a woman whilst controlling what she could do in her daily life has been jailed.
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Kent Police report that Allan Law was an extremely jealous individual who over several months in 2022, monitored the victim’s social media activity and continually harassed her when she was not with him. He made it very difficult for her to contact friends, family or work colleagues, restricted her movements, controlled her access to medication and assaulted her.
The victim obtained a restraining order against Law in October 2022, which he went on to breach multiple times by phoning and visiting her. Law was arrested in February 2023 in connection with his conduct and charged. He was further arrested on 29 April when officers found he had assaulted the victim and was preventing her from leaving a cupboard at his home address.
Law also assaulted an officer whilst being detained, spat in a cell van and was later charged with several offences. The victim subsequently disclosed to officers he had raped her. Whilst remanded in prison, he made 63 further attempts to contact the victim.
Law, from Faversham, pleaded guilty at Maidstone Crown Court to multiple breaches of a restraining order, assaulting an emergency worker and criminal damage to a police vehicle. He pleaded not guilty to several further indictments and at the same court on 6 December 2023, was convicted of rape, coercive and controlling behaviour, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and false imprisonment.
On Monday 29 July 2024, the 35-year-old was given an extended sentence of 14 years’ imprisonment. He will also be subject to an additional three years to served be on licence. He also has a restraining order and is required to sign the Sex Offenders Register for an indefinite period.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Lucy Baker, said:
‘This criminal put a vulnerable woman through an appalling ordeal and, when she sought to escape his attentions by gaining a court order, he continued his vile conduct.
‘Law was a violent and manipulative bully who did not hesitate to use threats and intimidation to gain complete control over his victim. He is now in prison and I would like to commend the victim for having the courage to contact us and assist our investigators to bring him to justice. I hope she will be able to recover her health and start to rebuild her life.’
Detective Constable Bethany Honess, who also worked on the investigation, added:
‘Violence against women and girls is a priority for Kent Police and I would encourage anyone who is a victim to come forward. Nobody should suffer this kind of ordeal and feel they are unable to escape. It is important to remember you are not alone and that if you don’t want to contact the police, there also several support agencies and charities available who will always listen and can help.’
Information, advice and support relating to Violence Against Women and Girls is available here.