Portslade man jailed eight years for rape and coercive control

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 18:44 · Archive

Paul Savage, 50, was sentenced to eight years at Lewes Crown Court for rape, coercive control, harassment and breaching a non-molestation order.

Paul Savage, 50, of Carlton Terrace, Portslade, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Friday, 23 October for rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, harassment and breaching a non-molestation order.

The offences took place over a prolonged period during which the victim lived in fear and believed her children were also at risk due to Savage's behaviour. She described him as violent, controlling, and sexually abusive. Savage was characterised as paranoid and jealous, repeatedly contacting the victim and monitoring her movements.

After their relationship ended, he continued to harass her by driving past her home and lingering nearby, breaching police bail conditions and a court-issued non-molestation order. He was arrested and remanded in custody pending trial. He was found guilty on 10 July.

Detective Constable Lisa Turner said the complainant 'has shown incredible strength and courage to come forward and tell her story', adding that despite feeling 'scared and isolated', she reported her experience and supported the investigation.

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Portslade man jailed for eight years for rape and abusive behaviourA man from Portslade has been jailed for eight years for rape, harassment, breach of non-molestation order and controlling coercive behaviour.Chichester Observer · 27 Oct, 18:17
Portslade man jailed for eight years after rape and coercive control convictionPortslade man Paul Savage, 50, is jailed for eight years at Lewes Crown Court for rape, coercive control, harassment and breaching a non-molestation order.The Argus · 27 Oct, 09:10

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