Prosecutor pays tribute to victim

22/10/2007

The defendants Kerry John Farebrother (21) and Charles Collins (45) were today sentenced for a series of extremely violent seual and physical assaults at Bradford Crown Court.

Prosecutor pays tribute to victim

Following the sentencing Sheila Aldridge, District Crown Prosecutor at CPS West Yorkshire said:

"Farebrother and Collins put this woman through an appalling and horrific ordeal. The Court heard today of the levels of sexual and physical violence, and torture, that the victim endured over a two day period, in her own home.

"That two individuals could subject a defenseless woman to such sustained and extreme violence is beyond belief.

"The Crown Prosecution Service would like to pay tribute today to the victim in this case for her courage and strength in supporting us to present to the court the shocking facts of this case. Our thoughts are now with her as she rebuilds her life following this vicious attack."

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NOTES TO EDITORS

1. Kerry John Farebrother pleaded guilty on 22nd June 2007 to: 1 count of Unlawful Wounding; 1 count of Assault by Penetration; 1 count of Rape; and, 1 offence of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. Other offences are to remain on file. The offences took place between the dates of the 8th 11th March 2007.

2. Charles Collins pleaded guilty on the 18th July 2007 to: 1 offence of Unlawful Wounding; 1 offence of Assault by Penetration; and, 1 offence of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. 1 other offence is to remain on file. The offences took place between the 8th 11th March 2007.