A rapist who subjected his victim to an “appalling ordeal” has been jailed for eight years.

On December 28, 2021, officers were called to an address where they spoke to a victim who had suffered injuries to her face, neck and arms.

Ben McCormick, of Queen Anne Road, Maidstone, was arrested in connection with the incident and later charged with rape and causing actual bodily harm.

He pleaded guilty to both counts at Maidstone Crown Court.

On Monday, June 26, the 23-year-old was sentenced to eight years in prison.

He will have to serve two-thirds of his sentence before he can be considered for release and has been added to the sex offenders’ register for life.

Det Con Joanne Burt, of west Kent CID, said: “McCormick is a violent individual who put his victim through an appalling ordeal. He is undoubtedly a danger to women and Maidstone will be a safer place while he is behind bars.

“I would like to commend the victim who had the courage to report this man’s crimes to the police and then assist us to bring him to justice. I would urge anyone who has suffered sexual abuse or suspects someone they know is being mistreated to contact police as soon as possible.

“We will safeguard anyone at risk and work to bring offenders before the courts.”