"It was appalling and inexcusable."
A rapist from Coventry has appropriately been jailed after mercilessly attacking a woman.
The culprit was Farnaz Farabi, aged 28, from Coventry. He allegedly subjected the victim to 18 months of torture.
In the attack, which was described as “horrific”, Farabi hit the woman with a hammer.
He proceeded to rape her and held a knife against her throat.
The rapist also poured boiling water over his victim’s body.
West Midlands Police were first alerted after the woman’s work colleagues voiced their worry about her facial injuries in March 2024.
The Public Protection Unit subsequently began an investigation.
The investigation showed that the woman had suffered a broken hand and ankle, a fractured nose, and multiple lacerations.
Farabi initially denied committing the crime, but in 2024, he pled guilty to rape and wounding offences during a trial at Warwick Crown Court.
On December 11, 2024, the rapist was jailed for 19 years. He will then be on an extended licence for seven years.
PC Ellis Burbidge said: “It was horrific physical and sexual abuse of a vulnerable woman over a sustained period of time.
“What the woman experienced was horrific.”
Coventry Live reported: “She has sustained extensive and permanent scarring across her body and is continuing to rebuild her life in a safe environment surrounded by support.
“It was appalling and inexcusable, and Farabi is rightly behind bars for a significant time.”
A West Midlands Police spokesperson added: “We are committed to taking robust action against anyone who commits domestic abuse offences.
“We introduced the Domestic Abuse Desk, which is run by specially trained officers who can have video calls with anyone who has suffered abuse.
“It means officers can capture first-hand accounts, which can then be used to bring offenders to justice.
“We can also refer people to charities and independent specialists who offer even more support.”
“If you have experienced domestic abuse or know someone who has, we are ready to listen to you, support you, and act against whoever is responsible.
“If there is an emergency that is ongoing or life is in danger, call 999 immediately.”
In the year ending March 2024, the Crime Survey for England and Wales estimated that 2.3 million people aged 16 years and over experienced domestic abuse.
This included 1.6 million women and 712,000 men.
While these statistics are shocking, it is reassuring that the rapist from Coventry has been brought to justice.
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