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A man has been convicted of raping and assaulting a woman following an investigation by our Adult Sexual Abuse Investigation Team.
Koffi Hamilton, 25, of Archer Road, Stevenage, admitted charges of rape and assault occasioning actual bodily harm on the first day of his trial at Chelmsford Crown Court yesterday (Monday 4 March 2024).
The conviction follows two incidents which occurred in west Essex dating back to 2018.
In August 2018, Hamilton assaulted his victim by repeatedly punching them to the head causing injuries.
In June 2020, Hamilton raped the same victim and strangled them in the process.
The victim reported these incidents to us in January 2021 and specialist officers launched an investigation, putting immediate support in place for them.
Hamilton was located and arrested in September 2023.
He will be sentenced on Wednesday 10 April 2024 at the same court.
Detective Constable Adina Fenstad, of West Adult Sexual Abuse Investigation Team, said:
“Support for those who have suffered sexual abuse or violence is always out there.
“No victim or survivor is ever alone and we will always listen. You will be heard, supported and protected throughout our investigation.
“Thanks to the persistence of our investigation and the fortitude shown by the victim in this case, we were able to secure a conviction.
“Hopefully seeing justice done against Hamilton will provide the victim with a degree of closure.”
Synergy Essex offers independent and specialised services for individuals who have experienced rape or sexual abuse in Essex.
Synergy Essex is a partnership of three services; Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse (CARA), SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service, and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis).
The services provided by Synergy Essex are independent of the police. This ensures individuals can seek help whether they choose to report the incident or not. This could be in relation to something that happened recently or in the past.
Survivors and victims can access support by reaching out on their own or through a referral from someone they trust. This could be a family member, friend, or professional.
At Synergy Essex, people of all ages can benefit from specialised emotional support. This includes counselling and advocacy.
For those pursuing legal action, they offer the help of an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA). The advisers can guide and support them through the criminal justice process.
To learn more about the services available, please visit the Synergy Essex website.
At Essex Police we put victims at the heart of everything we do. The Victims’ Code explains the rights that everyone can expect to receive as a victim of crime, and helps us define what we must do for all victims from their initial contact with our force until the conclusion of their case.
Find out more about the code and to understand the rights of a victim of crime, on our support for victims and witnesses of crime page.
To report a crime, please use our digital 101 service. In an emergency call 999.