Man from Corby jailed over rape of unconscious woman
25 year old Edison Northover filmed the attack back in January.
A Corby man has been jailed for a serious sexual assault on an unconscious woman.
Edison Northover, previously of Corby, filmed the horrific rape during the early hours of January 18, 2024.
The woman had no idea what had had happened until she was shown the video by her younger sibling, and with the support of her family, reported the incident to Northamptonshire Police.
Northover was arrested, charged with rape, and subsequently remanded into custody, with officers preparing for the court proceedings in the meantime.
However, during this time, Northover made contact with the woman and attempted to dissuade her from supporting the case. He was therefore charged with another offence – perverting the course of justice.
At a trial at Northampton Crown Court in July, which lasted for six days and concluded on July 30, Northover was found unanimously guilty of both offences by the jury.
He's now been sentenced at the same court to eight years and three months in prison.
Lead investigator Detective Constable Tina Twiselton of Northamptonshire Police’s SOLAR Team said: “This has been an incredibly traumatic experience for the survivor and I am so proud of her for her bravery in attending court, in supporting our investigation, and in ensuring the man who did this to her has been convicted and jailed.
“I know this wasn’t easy by any means and it is a testament to the courage she has that she found the strength to be able to do this.
“I hope the conclusion of this case provides her with some closure and an ability to move forward onto better and brighter things.
“Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for Northamptonshire Police and every survivor of rape or sexual assault deserves to feel heard, believed and supported.
“We are very passionate about this in the SOLAR Team and will continue working hard to help more people like this woman put their Edison Northover behind bars.”