Man jailed for 18 years after torturing his girlfriend and holding her captive for a week

A 24-year-old man has today been jailed for 18 years after he tortured his girlfriend and held her captive for a week .
The defendant, who can not be named for legal reasons, was found guilty by a jury at Leicester Crown Court of inflicting grievous bodily harm, three rapes and false imprisonment.
The court heard the 19-year-old victim suffered injuries on every area of her body after being repeatedly beaten with implements and cable at their Leicester home.
Sentencing him today, Judge Simon Hammond said: "This was all about power and control, domination and humiliation.
"The courts have a duty to protect women from vicious violent partners."
Next week Leicestershire Police, local authorities and a number of voluntary sector organisations will be marking Domestic Violence Awareness Week, with a special emphasis on younger victims.