Rapist Zaine Reid, a guy from Brighton, has been found guilty of raping, abusing, and exerting control over a lady for several months in 2024.
In September of the previous year, a lady in her late teens reported enduring persistent aggression and controlling behaviour from Reid since February of that year.
Zaine Reid, 20, of no permanent residence, dictated her interactions with friends and relatives, surveilled her via cameras in his absence, and threatened self-harm if she attempted to sever ties with him.
The victim reported being raped by Zaine Reid and was strangled to the extent that she feared for her life.
Upon the victim severing communication with Zaine Reid, he accessed and destroyed all of her social media accounts.
Officers assisted the victim and implemented safeguarding measures while Reid was apprehended and charged with rape, intentional strangulation, coercive and controlling behaviour, and causing actual bodily harm.
While in imprisonment awaiting trial, he phoned the victim again from prison and sought to coerce her into withdrawing her support for the inquiry.
He faced further charges for witness intimidation.
At Brighton Crown Court on Tuesday, 18 March, Zaine Reid was convicted of all charges and remanded in custody for sentencing at the same court on 16 May.
Detective Constable Ryan Dale said: “Zaine Reid underestimated the bravery of the victim in this investigation, who resisted his threats to make sure he faced justice for his appalling crimes.
“Thanks to her, he is now behind bars where he can pose no further risk to her or other members of the public.
“She will continue to receive the full support of our specialist officers and our partners, as we look ahead to sentencing.”
UPDATE 22.05.25
Brighton man Zaine Reid has been jailed for raping, abusing and controlling a woman over several months in 2024.
In September last year, a woman in her late teens reported being subjected to repeated violence and controlling behaviour from Reid, since February of that year.
Reid, 20, of no fixed address, would control when she could see her friends and family, monitor her on cameras when he wasn’t at home, and threaten to harm himself if she tried to end contact with him.
The victim disclosed being raped by Reid, and strangled to the point of fearing that he was going to kill her.
When the victim cut contact with Reid, he logged into, and deleted, all of her social media accounts.
Officers supported the victim and put safeguarding measures in place while Reid was arrested and charged with rape, intentional strangulation, coercive and controlling behaviour and causing actual bodily harm.
While remanded in custody awaiting trial, he contacted the victim again from prison and attempted to threaten her into dropping her support for the investigation.
He was further charged with intimidating a witness.
At Brighton Crown Court on Tuesday, 18 March, Reid was convicted of all charges and remanded in custody.
At the same court on Friday, 16 May, Reid was jailed for seven years.
Detective Constable Ryan Dale said: “I would like to thank the victim in this investigation for her remarkable strength and determination, in the face of Zaine Reid’s abuse and ongoing intimidation.
“She has proven that Reid is not able to control her actions and, thanks to her, he is now behind bars. Sussex is a safer place as a result.
“If you are a victim of abuse, please know that help is available and there is an escape. Report to us discreetly online, via 101 or by dialling 999 in an emergency. We will do all we can to help and support you.”
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