Rapist who carried out 'extreme abuse' jailed

A man who subjected a woman to "extreme levels of violent abuse" over a four-week period has been jailed for 15 years.

Deven Huteson, 26, of Greylees Avenue, Hull, was convicted of rape, assault by penetration, assault causing actual bodily harm, assault by beating and coercive and controlling behaviour after a five-day trial at Hull Crown Court.

In addition to his sentence, Huteson was handed a five-year extension on licence and put on the sex offenders register for life.

He had previously admitted charges of assault by beating, criminal damage and malicious communications.

Speaking after the conclusion of the case on Friday, Det Con Melissa Bell, of Humberside Police, said: "Huteson is an extremely dangerous offender.

"[He} subjected a woman to extreme levels of violent abuse and controlling behaviours and continues to show no remorse for his crimes.

"I am reassured that he is now off our streets and in prison for a substantial number of years, unable to inflict such incomprehensible emotional and physical harm to anyone else."

The detective also praised the victim for her "sheer bravery" in coming forward, and especially for having to "relive the trauma she endured throughout the trial".

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