Our officers have praised a woman for her bravery after she fought off an armed sex attacker and provided crucial evidence that’s helped us put him behind bars for more than 13 years.
John Tucker’s victim fought off the 53-year-old even though he was armed with a kitchen knife when he forced his way into her room.
She also managed to film part of the attack on her mobile phone before escaping and calling police.
With support from specially trained police officers the woman, who was known to Tucker, was able to provide details about the assault which, along with the phone footage, proved vital in the case
Tucker, from Kingstanding, Birmingham, admitted false imprisonment with the intention to commit rape at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
He was sentenced to 13 years and six months with an extended licence of six years. He will also remain on the Sex Offenders’ Register for life.
During the sentencing on Friday (31 July) Judge Berlin praised the woman for her ‘remarkable bravery’ during the assault in March this year.
He went on to describe the case as ’appalling’ and said that Tucker had shown ’no remorse whatsoever’.
Det Insp Dave Sproson from our Public Protection Unit said: “We can only commend the courage of this woman both during, and since, this horrifying attack.
“Tucker now faces many years behind bars and we hope this will provide some sense of justice to his victim.”