A man has been jailed after a woman he held captive and raped in a south London flat escaped by jumping from a window.
Nam Nguyen, 27, took control of his victim’s life across a 10-day period last September, subjecting her to “horrific” physical and emotional abuse that Met detectives said was “some of the worst offending” they had ever seen.
He imprisoned his victim in a flat in Tulse Hill, where he restrained her, raped and viciously attacked her, leaving her with injuries including a fracture to the spine.
The woman managed to escape from the property by jumping from a window and running to a nearby care home for help.
She was found with “extensive” injuries to her face and body.
Police were called, and Nguyen was arrested nearby a short time later.
The victim detailed to officers the horrific abuse she had faced. She told them how Nguyen had viciously attacked her, and had taken control of her finances.
Nguyen, of no fixed address, was found guilty of a number of offences, at Inner London Crown Court on March 18. The victim’s statement, along with CCTV and forensic evidence, helped secure the conviction.
He wad found guilty of false imprisonment, rape, sexual assault, controlling and coercive behaviour, wounding with intent, threats to kill, GBH with intent, and actual bodily harm. He was found not guilty of one count of administering a noxious substance.
On Friday (August 16) he was sentenced to 17 years' imprisonment, with a four-year extended sentence.
He will be required to serve two-thirds of the sentence before applying for parole, and will also be subject to notification requirements for the rest of his life.
Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, of the Metropolitan Police, said: "It's hard to imagine the pain and suffering this woman went through and I am pleased the man responsible for these awful crimes has been brought to justice.
"This is some of the worst offending our detectives have ever seen and I do not underestimate the impact having to speak at length about this has had on the victim. We will continue to support her in any way we can.
"This has been an incredibly complex investigation and I hope this outcome demonstrates how the Met is committed to tackling violence against women and girls. We will continue to ensure dangerous and predatory men face the consequences of their actions."
Anyone experiencing domestic abuse should come forward and report it to the police. Specially trained officers will be able to support you. Report information online or call 999 in an emergency.
