Margate Rapist Sentenced to Prison After Horrific Attacks
Joseph Silver, 34, from Margate, has been slammed with a lengthy jail term after being found guilty of multiple sex crimes against two women he knew. The shocking offences happened between 2020 and 2021 at the victims’ own homes.
Silver Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault
Following a trial at Canterbury Crown Court, Silver was convicted on three counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, he was sentenced to serve several years behind bars.
In addition to his prison time, Silver will remain on licence for four more years after release, keeping him under strict supervision.
Detective Inspector Issues Strong Warning
“Rape is a horrific crime that has traumatised Silver’s victims,” said Detective Inspector Richard Palmer. “While this prison sentence will not undo the damage, I hope it brings some comfort that this man will spend a long time in jail. The severity of his actions is reflected in his sentence.”
Palmer also urged all victims of rape and sexual offences to come forward. “Tackling violence against women and girls is a top priority. kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="1904">Kent Police will support victims sensitively and work tirelessly to bring offenders like Silver to justice.”
Help and Support for Victims
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