A man who raped, sexually assaulted, and psychologically abused two women, including one in Surrey, has been jailed for nearly 20 years.
In 2022, Bristol man Ethan Nolan raped a woman he was in a relationship with while she slept at home.
The following year, he began a relationship with a second woman in Surrey, where his controlling behaviour quickly escalated.
He restricted her from seeing friends, dictated how she dressed, and coerced her into handing over her bank cards and sending him money.
His abuse became increasingly violent, with the court hearing he regularly beat the woman.
On one occasion, he told her: “If I leave bruises over you, people will know you are mine.”
Nolan went on to rape the woman twice within the space of a few months.
On March 12, he was sentenced to 19 years and six months in prison after being found guilty of multiple offences.
These included three counts of rape, two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, one count of sexual assault by penetration, one count of sexual assault by touching and one count of intentional strangulation.
As well as his prison sentence, Nolan was handed a lifelong restraining order and placed on the sex offenders register for life.
Detective Constable Nat Stone, from Surrey Police’s Sexual Offences Investigation Team, said: “Nolan is a dangerous man and his behaviour has impacted many lives.
“I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the courage of both victims to come forward and tell police what happened.
“Thanks to their bravery and support over the last two years, Nolan will now serve a significant amount of time behind bars.
“This investigation and court result show that we take every report of domestic abuse and sexual assault seriously.
“If you have been a victim of abuse or sexual violence, or you recognise any of these behaviours in a friend or partner, please contact police.
“You will be listened to, and we will do everything we can to support you.”
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