The South Shields Rapist, Christopher Mason, 36, raped his victim multiple times last year at an address in South Tyneside.
He also forced his hands around the woman’s throat on numerous occasions until she nearly lost consciousness, verbally abused her, damaged her property and physically assaulted her.
The offences were disclosed to police in September, and Christopher Mason was quickly arrested and interviewed in connection with the report.
The next day, Christopher Mason, of Russell Avenue, South Shields, was charged with a string of offences.
In February, following a six-day trial at Newcastle Crown Court, Christopher Mason was found guilty of all 10 offences, including three counts of rape, two counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of sexual assault, assault, and criminal damage.
After the trial concluded, Christopher Mason was remanded into custody.
And yesterday (Thursday), he attended the same court where he was given a 17 year and three-month prison sentence. He will also serve a further four years on extended licence once he is released.
Christopher Mason will also spend the rest of his life on the Sex Offenders’ Register and was handed a lifelong restraining order to protect the victim.
In charge of the case was Detective Constable Kit Tipling, of Northumbria Police’s Rape Investigation Team (RIT).
Speaking after Christopher Mason’s sentencing, he said: “Mason is an extremely dangerous man who has carried out vile abuse – something no person should ever have to endure.
“I’d like to firstly praise the victim for coming forward and informing police of the harrowing ordeal she has been through.
“Thanks to her bravery, Christopher Mason is in prison for a long spell and will be monitored by police for the rest of his life.
“I hope this sentence can provide her with some closure and also that it may urge others who may be suffering in silence to reach out and report abuse to us.”
He added: “This result is an example of what we can do when we support survivors of sexual offences and hold their abusers firmly to account.
“If you’ve been a victim of sexual abuse, please know that we can help you; report to us today.”
Anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse of any form can contact police by sending a direct message on social media, or by using the ‘Report’ forms or live chat function on the Northumbria Police website.
For those unable to contact police in this way, please call 101.
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