Warwickshire man jailed 24 years for knife attack, rape and domestic abuse
James White, 39, was convicted of rape, sexual assault and violent abuse against a woman over several weeks. A Warwick Crown Court jury found him guilty on 9 June.
Warwickshire man sentenced to 24 years for violent campaign of rape and abuse
James White, 39, of St Michael's Crescent, Warwickshire, has been jailed for 24 years after a jury found him guilty of rape, sexual assault, assault and domestic abuse, bbc.co.uk reports.
The investigation began on 30 November 2025, when the victim told a relative she had been attacked by White, who then fled the address. She told police White had used a knife to cut her abdomen, and she had sustained bruising to her face as well as injuries to her back and torso.
White was arrested shortly afterwards. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. A jury at Warwick Crown Court convicted him on all counts on 9 June.
Further enquiries by Warwickshire Police established that between 17 October and 30 November 2025, White had carried out a sustained pattern of violent and abusive behaviour against the victim, including rape and sexual assault.
Detective Constable Baylie Cairns, from Warwickshire Police, said White had subjected the victim to "a campaign of horrific abuse, violence and sexual assaults" and that the sentence "prevents him from posing a risk to the victim and others."
Cairns said the victim "showed remarkable bravery and courage" in speaking to investigators about the offences. "While nothing can undo the harm caused, we hope this sentence offers her some comfort and reassurance that justice has been served," Cairns added.
Source: The Sun