Ashford Man Jailed for Nine Years Over Shocking Attack
Brutal Assault Leaves Victim Terrified
Matthew Thompson, 36, from Ashford, was handed a hefty nine-year prison sentence after a chilling attack that left his victim scared and trapped. On 6 December 2024, Thompson forced himself on the victim against their will.
When the victim tried to break free, Thompson violently strangled them and yanked their hair to keep control. The horrifying ordeal was reported to police the very next day.
Swift Police Action and Court Drama
Officers acted fast, arresting Thompson just three days after the attack, on 9 December. At Canterbury Crown Court, Thompson denied the charges, but a seven-day trial ended with the jury convicting him of rape, false imprisonment, and strangulation.
The strong verdict ensures Thompson will spend the next nine years behind bars.
