Edison Northover, a 25-year-old Corby Rapist who recorded himself sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, has received a punishment.
Edison Northover, formerly of Corby, recorded the egregious act during the early hours of January 18, 2024, when the woman involved was incapacitated.
The woman was unaware of the occurrence until her younger sibling presented her with the footage, after which she, with her family’s assistance, reported it to Northamptonshire Police.
Edison Northover was apprehended, indicted for rape, and, after that, detained as officers prepared for the impending court proceedings.
However, Edison Northover contacted the woman and attempted to dissuade her from supporting the case. Edison Northover was, therefore, charged with another offence – perverting the course of justice.
At a trial at Northampton Crown Court in July, which lasted for six days and concluded on July 30, the jury found Northover unanimously guilty of both offences.
Edison Northover was sentenced to eight years and three months in prison at the same court last week (September 13).
Lead investigator, Detective Constable Tina Twiselton of Northamptonshire Police’s SOLAR Team, said: “This has been an incredibly traumatic experience for the survivor, and I am so proud of her for her bravery in attending court, in supporting our investigation, and in ensuring the man who did this to her has been convicted and jailed.
“I know this wasn’t easy by any means, and it is a testament to her courage that she found the strength to do this.
“I hope the conclusion of this case provides her with some closure and an ability to move forward onto better and brighter things.
“Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for Northamptonshire Police, and every survivor of rape or sexual assault deserves to feel heard, believed and supported.
“We are very passionate about this in the SOLAR Team and will continue working hard to help more people like this woman put their Edison Northover behind bars.”
If you have been a victim of sexual abuse or assault, whether recent or non-recent, please come forward by calling 101 or online at www.northants.police.uk/RO.
We will believe you.
If you have been a victim of rape or sexual abuse but are not yet ready to speak to the police, please visit www.nhft.nhs.uk/serenity or call Serenity on 01604 601713.
Serenity provides free, confidential, 24/7 support.
You can also visit www.voicenorthants.org or call Voice on 0300 303 1965.
Voice is a support service for anyone living in Northamptonshire, regardless of when, where or how crime happened to you. Services are free, confidential and you don’t have to have reported anything to the police.
This press release and custody image have been released with the support and agreement of the survivor.
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