Karl Mark Giddings of no fixed address, was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment and a further five years’ on licence at Southwark Crown Court on Friday, 24 November.
He previously pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent at the same court on Tuesday, 8 August.
On Friday, 20 January 2023 Giddings attacked another woman whom he had known for about 20 years. The victim endured around five hours of extreme violence, with Giddings slamming her head against a wall and hitting her body with such force that her ribs cracked. He also poured petrol on her and rubbed it into her eyes.
[block_2]Police were called and urgent enquiries were undertaken to track down Giddings, including the assistance of other police constabularies.
On Friday, 10 February Giddings was apprehended in a communal area of a block of flats in Alfred Road, Kensington and Chelsea.
[block_4]Both victim-survivors were supported by specialist officers throughout the investigation and the criminal justice process.
Detective Constable Dax Borcha, from Central West Basic Command, said: “Both victims have shown tremendous strength and courage throughout this investigation.
“Giddings is clearly an extremely dangerous man. I am pleased our investigation has resulted in him being jailed for a considerable amount of time and I hope today’s result shows just how committed we are to bringing predatory offenders to justice.”
Everyone has the right to feel safe in London and officers and staff continue to work every day with communities and our partners to make London safer so everyone can go about their daily lives without fear.
As part of A New Met for London plan, we’re doing more to build trust and support our London’s communities with issues that impact them the most. The Met is putting more people and focus into the team’s protecting women and children from violence and going after predatory men who commit those crimes. To read more about our plans to tackle violence against women and girls read A New Met for London.
