From West Mercia Police:
A rapist was sentenced at court to a total of 25 years after being found guilty of two counts of rape and sexual assaults.
Jose Martin Holden, 32, was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Friday 1 August.
Holden was handed a 20-year term plus five on licence for the first count of rape, ten years for the second count of rape and eight years for assault of a female by penetration plus two years for sexual assault – the three latter terms to run concurrently, as well as restraining orders against both his victims.
He was further ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register and to pay a victim surcharge of £190.
Jose Martin Holden
Detective Sergeant Poonam Parmar, of Reactive CID,said: “We are pleased to get this lengthy prison term for Holden whose predatory sexual behaviour has caused so much harm to his victims.
“We hope this conviction gives them the chance to move on in some respects of their lives and we have supported them fully during the court and prosecution process.
“I would personally like to pay tribute to their bravery in coming forward and reporting his disgusting actions and for working with us to secure his conviction.
“We hope this will encourage other victims of rape or sexual assault to come forward and speak to us. We will always listen to you, take your concerns seriously and protect you from predators like Holden.”
You can report sexual offences and rape here on our website Report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | West Mercia Police Always call 999 in an emergency.
Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting crimestoppers-uk.org .
