Herstmonceux man jailed for violent sexual assault on woman

A man has been jailed for three years for violent and sexual offences against a woman.

Luke Narine, 27, of Church Road, Herstmonceux, appeared before Lewes Crown Court for sentencing on Wednesday (November 23), after pleading guilty to multiple offences.

The court heard that Narine assaulted a woman on multiple occasions during August and September this year, causing significant injuries to her face and body. 

She also reported being sexually assaulted by Narine.

He was subsequently arrested and charged with sexual assault, actual bodily harm (ABH), assault by beating and criminal damage. 

Narine pleaded guilty to all four charges at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on September 6 and was remanded in custody.

He appeared before Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday (November 23), where he was sentenced to a total of three years in prison. 

Investigator George Shannon said: “There is no excuse for domestic abuse and it will not be tolerated in Sussex.

“I would like to commend Narines’ victim for her bravery in supporting this prosecution.

“Nobody should be a victim of domestic abuse and we as a force will do everything we can, alongside our community partners, to bring perpetrators to justice and safeguard victims.

“If you are a victim of domestic abuse, please know that you are not alone.

“Report it to the police so we can protect you or seek support from one of the many organisations we work with in partnership to support domestic abuse survivors. 

“We have a range of reporting mechanisms designed to be untraceable, allowing you to report crimes in confidence and access the support you need.”

If you are controlled or physically, sexually, economically, or emotionally abused by a partner, ex-partner, or family member, that is domestic abuse.

Sussex Police employs specialist investigative teams for high-risk domestic abuse cases and dedicated teams of domestic abuse investigators who respond to victims via discreet and efficient video call interviews.

The force also leads a multi-agency domestic abuse perpetrator project which focuses on the highest harm, most active dangerous perpetrators to reduce harm and repeat victimisation and offending.

Report domestic abuse via 101, online or by calling 999 in an emergency.

If you report online, we can show you how to delete it from your web history so it cannot be traced.

If you call 999 and are unable to speak, dial 55 and you will be put through to the police automatically.

You can also find support at safespacesussex.org.uk.