14-year jail sentence for violent rapist

A man who raped and strangled a woman in a violent attack has been jailed for 14 years.

Kaymore Cham known as “Kay”, 44, (DOB 06/08/1980) from Hounslow, pleaded not-guilty to the charges against him following the incident in Sunbury-on-Thames in the early hours of Saturday 11, November 2023.

Cham raped a woman in her home address before chasing her out into the street and carrying out a violent assault including non-fatal strangulation.

Whilst there were witnesses to the ABH, the rape took place behind closed doors.

Cham lied about having sex with the victim that night but forensic evidence and his involvement in a separate Met investigation where another victim had suffered a sexual assault by penetration strengthened the case.

At trial he was found guilty of all the offences and on Friday (March 7) was sentenced to 14.5 years imprisonment (8.5 years for the Surrey offences and 6 years for the Met offence) plus a further 4.5 on extended licence.

In a recorded video, described by the judge as ‘powerful’, the victim of the assault in Surrey gave her personal statement to the court.

She said: “The lead up to court was nerve-racking and scary, as I had never been in court, let alone as a victim. But with the support I had from my officers, Rachel, and Sage, I found the strength to get through it.

“When I heard the verdict, I was still confused, angry, and hurt, but also proud I got the best result, so they couldn’t hurt anyone else.

“I have definitely had the worst 14 months of my life. My mental health was terrible. Why me? Why didn’t I stop it? Why didn’t I scream? I felt so guilty and embarrassed for so long over the attack.

“I’ll never get the answers to my questions, but I’ve accepted it wasn’t my fault and I’m trying to piece my life back together day by day.”

Detective Constable Charlotte Money, from Surrey Police’s Sexual Offences Investigation Team, said: “Cham is a dangerous man who uses brute force and fear to get what he wants.

“In November 2023, he launched a brutal assault on a woman who did not want to be in a relationship with him. He had created a fantasy about their relationship in his head and would not accept that she did not feel the same.  She told him clearly to stop and he didn’t.

“In the early hours of that day, he attacked her, raping her, and causing multiple injuries. I would like to pay tribute to her and acknowledge the courage it took to come forward and tell us what happened.

“The fact he was found guilty of offences against different women in two force areas demonstrates a pattern of behaviour.

“I hope his sentence sends a message to other victims of sexual violence that these are serious offences which should never be tolerated.

“If you have been a victim of a sexual offence, please come forward and report it to us. You will be believed; you will be supported and we will do everything possible to bring these criminals to justice.”