A VIOLENT rapist from Coventry has been jailed after leaving a woman with broken bones and scars following a series of ‘horrific’ attacks.
Farnaz Farabi, 28, of Jasmine Grove, hit the woman with a hammer, raped her, held a knife against her throat and poured boiling water over her body during almost 18 months of torture.
West Midlands Police was first alerted after the woman’s concerned work colleagues raised concerns about facial injuries in March.
The force’s Public Protection Unit started an investigation and it emerged the woman had sustained a broken hand and ankle, a fractured nose, and multiple lacerations at various stages.
Farabi initially denied committing any offences but he eventually pleaded guilty to rape and wounding offences during a trial at Warwick Crown Court earlier this year.
At a hearing in December, Farabi was jailed for 19 years. He will then be on extended licence for seven years.
PC Ellis Burbidge, who led the investigation, said: “This was horrific physical and sexual abuse of a vulnerable woman over a sustained period of time.
“What the woman experienced was horrific. She has sustained extensive and permanent scarring across her body and is continuing to rebuild her life in a safe environment surrounded by support.
“This was appalling and inexcusable, and Farabi is rightly behind bars for a significant time.”
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said the force was committed to taking robust action against anyone who commits domestic abuse offences.
They added: “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’re ready to listen to you, support you, and act against whoever is responsible.”
Visit https://tinyurl.com/ycknva9w for more information on how to report domestic abuse in the West Midlands. Call 999 in an emergency.
