A judge has handed down a 12-year prison sentence to Blaine Norton, 38, of Falcon Avenue, Grays, after he subjected his victim to years of abuse. Norton was also given an additional two-and-a-half years on license. The sentencing took place at Basildon Crown Court on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Norton had previously been convicted of rape, ABH (Actual Bodily Harm), and false imprisonment on June 9 at the same court. As part of his sentence, he will also be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.