Man jailed for rape and coercive control of woman

A man has been jailed for more than a decade for the rape and coercive control of a woman in Stafford.

Kamljit Sahota, aged 48, of Cannock, was handed a 10-year-and-two-month jail term at Stafford Crown Court on Friday (11 September) after admitting two counts of rape, engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour, as well as making threats to destroy or damage property.

The offences took place from July to October last year.

Sahota had initially denied the offences, but after being presented with evidence from the survivor, changed his plea in court.

Along with his prison sentence, Sahota was also ordered to check in with police indefinitely upon his release and made subject to an ongoing restraining order.

He was also ordered to pay a surcharge of £228.

Speaking following sentencing, Detective Constable Andrea Chidgey, of our rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) team, said: “Sahota deliberately and callously intimidated and overpowered every aspect of the survivor’s life.

“He deliberately inflicted a great deal of harm with no thought for his actions, believing that he was immune from the consequences.

“I’d like to commend the survivor in this case who showed exceptional courage in coming forward and trusting us with her disclosures on what she went through.

“I hope she is able to continue her journey to recovery and hope this case shows how we are determined to support survivors of abuse and bring perpetrators to justice.”

If you have been affected by abuse and would like to make a report, call us on 101, use Live Chat on our website or call 999 in an emergency.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

To access support services, visit: Report domestic abuse | Staffordshire Police