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Rapist who set fire to victim’s car sentenced to 7 years and 8 months for rape, arson, and coercive control

A man has been sentenced to 7 years and 8 months in custody after being found guilty of two counts of rape, arson, and coercive controls against a woman in West Sussex.

Arthur Norris, who goes by the name Alfy Norris, had sought to isolate, and control the victim, who cannot be identified for legal reasons. He claimed that her family and friends were “toxic” for her.

Police were alerted after Norris set fire to the victim’s car after he attended her address. She then disclosed that she had been raped and controlled by him.

Norris, 35, formerly of Montalan Crescent, Selsey, stood trial at Portsmouth Crown Court in December. The jury reached unanimous guilty verdicts on all four counts against him.

The court heard how the victim revealed the extent of the sexual offences and abuse after he had attended her address and torched her vehicle in July 22. Officers swiftly arrested Norris, and he was remanded in custody to await trial.

In court on Monday, March 6, Norris was sentenced to 7 years and 8 months in custody.

Detective Constable Jason Berney said: “Norris told a string of lies to deflect blame and to convince the people around him, including the victim, that he was not guilty of these offences. He was manipulative, but we are pleased that the jury saw through his lies.”

Berney added that the case demonstrates the determination of the police to get justice for victims of rape. “We always take reports seriously, and provide advice about how investigations will proceed,” he said.

The victim has received support from specially-trained officers throughout these proceedings.

Despite Norris’ lies, he is now behind bars.

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