This is the visage of the Norris Green Rapist, James Madine, incarcerated for sexually abusing a woman during a social gathering.
On Saturday, October 29, 2019, Merseyside Police officers were informed that James Madine, 34, had sexually assaulted a woman at a home party in St Helens. After forensic testing and intricate investigations, detectives from Merseyside’s Unity Team, specialising in Rape and Serious Sexual Assault Offences, charged James Madine, of Kamala Way in Norris Green, with sexual assault by penetration.
James Madine was then found guilty following a seven day trial and convicted of sexual assault on January 31, 2023. He was sentenced to four years at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday, March 3).
James Madine also received a 10 year restraining order against his victim, a sexual offences prevention order and a lifetime on the sex offences register.
Detective Constable Rebecca Igglesden said: “This sentence follows a lengthy investigation to bring James Madine before the courts so that he pays for his crimes. His victim showed great determination and bravery when reporting this to police and throughout the entire process.
“I hope this result brings her the closure she deserves and allows her to move on from this knowing he cannot harm them or anyone else. James Madine will now spend a considerable amount of time behind bars for his deplorable actions and offences.
“Today’s results shows that violence against women and girls will simply not be tolerated and we will work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice. We are committed to protecting victims of sexual offences, and anyone who reports an incident to us will be safeguarded and supported throughout the investigation.
“Anyone that has been a victim of a sexual offence, is concerned for the safety of someone they know or suspects someone to be engaging in this criminal activity, should come forward and speak to us. We have a team of dedicated staff who will expertly and compassionately deal with your reports and we will do everything we can to bring offenders to justice.”
Call 101 to report a sexual offence allegation where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers, or you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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