Woking man jailed for rape and coercive behaviour following threats to kill
Sahil Ali sentenced to over 17 years in prison for his crimes
Sahil Ali, a 21-year-old from Woking, has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for rape, coercive and controlling behaviour, and threatening to kill a woman known to him.
The judge at Guildford Crown Court labelled Ali a dangerous offender during his sentencing on Friday, 18th September.
For two years, Ali exerted abusive control over his victim, using a tracking app, controlling her finances, and limiting her access to family and friends.
In January 2025, Ali escalated his threats, sending messages such as ‘JUMP OUT OR IMASTART RAMMING UR DOORBELL’ and sending a photo of the victim's front door.
The victim bravely reported the offences the next day, while Ali continued to contact her during her initial police report.
Police acted swiftly, arresting Ali within 90 minutes of the victim's 999 call.
During his interview, Ali largely refused to answer questions but displayed unconcern about the arrest.
The Crown Prosecution Service authorised charges within 24 hours, and Ali was convicted following overwhelming evidence.
Ali was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison, followed by five years on extended licence, with the requirement he serve at least two-thirds of his term before consideration for release.
He was given an indefinite restraining order, a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
The victim shared in her court statement the ongoing fear she experiences, saying, “Although I know that I have been brave to report what he did to me, I still get recurring thoughts every single day that he will kill me.”
She expressed both fear and empowerment through speaking out, despite the challenges.
Detective Constable Cummins praised the victim’s courage in supporting the investigation, highlighting the importance of the support she received from her Sexual Offences Liaison Officer.
DC Cummins said, “The victim has displayed incredible courage in coming forward and reporting these offences. The process of bringing a case to court is not without its challenges, but she faced each one of them down and showed great resilience in continuing to support the investigation all the way through to conviction, along with the invaluable support of her Sexual Offences Liaison Officer, DC Hughes.
"Her abuser is a truly dangerous offender, but now he is behind bars, and the victim is finally able to move forward with her life. I hope she finds the peace and freedom she deserves.”