The Swindon Rapist, Scott Townsend, 30, of Beechcroft Road, left his victim, a woman in her 20s, terrified after a vicious assault in his residence.
The woman and her companion were consuming alcohol in Swindon town centre when she encountered an old classmate, who was accompanied by the defendant.
Scott Townsend proposed returning to his residence for additional beverages. The woman and her companion consented and proceeded to his estate, where they continued to consume alcohol.
Shortly after their arrival, the duo resolved to cease drinking and return home. Nevertheless, the defendant perpetrated a sexual attack on the victim as she endeavoured to go.
She instructed Scott Townsend to release her and proceeded to depart. He subsequently sexually abused her a second time and was again instructed to cease.
He proceeded to place her in a headlock, subsequently delivering multiple punches to her face and upper body, resulting in a shattered nose and more injuries.
Following the liberation of the woman by Scott Townsend’s companion, the duo fled, prompting the police to be notified. He was apprehended and indicted on four charges.
The victim’s female acquaintance also incurred injuries during the event that occurred in April 2023.
Earlier this year at Swindon Crown Court, the defendant, Scott Townsend, admitted guilt to two counts of sexual assault and two counts of assault occasioning serious bodily harm.
On Friday, May 23, he received a 21-month prison term, which was suspended for 24 months. He was instructed to fulfil 175 hours of unpaid labour and engage in 26 days of rehabilitative activities throughout the forthcoming 12 months.
Scott Townsend was also ordered to register has a sex offender for ten years.
In a statement, the victim told of how she was “too scared to go out again for a very long time”, adding that “for weeks was at home because I was scared to leave the house.”
She told of how her nose is “crooked and it will never be the same as before”, having to attend many hospital appointments for treatment.
The woman, who is a mother, said that she had to “keep a brave face for my children”.
She continued: “I still think about what happened to me and when the flashbacks occur I feel sick to my stomach.
“Myself and [my friend] have been there for each other to get through this horrible time.
“No one should have to deal with panic attacks and anxiety for months on end because of a man who thought it was okay to beat up a woman.”
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