Man jailed for rape and assault

Abdulay Espirito Santo was found guilty following a five-day trial

A man has been jailed for eight years for rape and assault.

Abdulay Espirito Santo, 34, forced himself on a woman at his home after a night out on 4 September 2021.

The victim had injuries to her face and throat, Suffolk Police said.

Espirito Santo, of Rendlesham Road, Ipswich, was earlier found guilty after a trial at Ipswich Crown Court.

Det Con Chloe Bilner, of Suffolk Police, said: “The victim made it very clear to Espirito Santo that she did not want sex because he didn’t have a condom.

"Despite her clear protestations, he forced himself on her, pulling her hair and grabbing her throat so hard that she was unable to speak properly for a few days.

“It would have been very traumatic for the victim to have given evidence during the trial so I thank the victim for her courage, patience, although what did Espirito Santo will understandably never leave her.”