James White

James White, 39, of Stockton, Warwickshire, was sentenced to 24 years in prison at Warwick Crown Court on 20 August 2026. Following a trial, he was found guilty on 9 June 2026 of two counts of rape, one count of assault by penetration, controlling or coercive behaviour, five counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of threatening a person with a knife in a private place, one count of threats to kill, and two counts of intentional strangulation.

The offences occurred between 17 October 2025 and 30 November 2025. The investigation began after the victim reported that White had attacked her with a knife, causing injuries to her abdomen, face, back, and torso. Warwickshire Police confirmed that White had subjected the victim to a campaign of violence and sexual abuse during this period before he was arrested on 30 November 2025.