A 28-year-old man has been jailed for 15 years for coercive controlling behaviour and raping a 25-year-old woman at an address in Gosport. Connor Richard Barnes, of no fixed abode but previously of Fort Mews in Sandown, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday 18th January, where a jury found him guilty of 2 charges of rape and coercive controlling behaviour, which took place between January 2020 and March 2022. Following the verdict, he was remanded in custody until appearing again at the court on Tuesday 12 March, where he was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment and was also ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life. Detective Constable Leanne Boyd said:
“This is an excellent result and we are very pleased that we have been able to help the victim see the justice she deserves. We commend her not only for her bravery in coming forward, but also for continuing to support the investigation throughout. “We hope that these results reflect the seriousness with which we take all reports of sexual assault and coercive controlling behaviour, and that we will put victims first and relentlessly pursue offenders, especially when investigating these kinds of cases.”
A spokesperson from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has said:
“Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary want to encourage anyone who has been affected by sexual assault or abusive behaviour of any kind to contact police on 101, where you can speak to an officer in confidence. “We recognise that not everyone has the confidence to talk to police about what they have experienced. Please be reassured that there are other services available that can offer you specialist support to help you deal with the impact of abuse. “For information and contact details relating to sexual abuse support services, you can visit our dedicated web page: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rsa/rape-and-sexual-assault/support-for-victims-of-rape-and-sexual-assault/
Rapists are violators of the very worst kind. He deserves every single day of that sentence and I hope he is monitored for the rest of his life to ensure the safety of any person he interacts with. I hope his sentence is a very miserable one.
I know Connor I don’t believe a word of this love you bro E
The Yorkshire Rippers wife knew her husband, she probably thought that too.
Your scum mate is now behind bars, hope it rots .
Litteraly no details of the case or the offence.
What you’d like sordid details? You know what that makes you?
Intrigued in the truth and the details of justice ? Right or wrong I’d like to know what key evidence secured a conviction yes.
No details of the case or offence?? 2 counts of rape and coercive behaviour. It literally says it in the article
let’s hope he never sees outside world again
This just shows young people you must never have any physical contact or sexual activity in your life time,State wants human race to die out. So many relationships get twisted in future, it’s just not safe.
Great see how he like’s it cked in the ass .for next 15..well 7.5..still at least he gets some punishment..prick.
He has to serve 10
Finally a proper sentence for a sex offender.
Enjoy your 10 years behind bars you utter scumbag.