Brute Locked Up

A man who subjected a woman to repeated violence and sexual abuse, claiming she inflicted the injuries herself, has been jailed.

Ian David Vacciana, 57, of Newham, east London received thirteen-and-a-half years imprisonment.

He was convicted at Snaresbrook Crown Court of two counts of grievous bodily harm, with intent, rape, attempted rape and assault by beating.

The court head the first incident happened in February, 2018 in Newham when he attempted to rape the female victim.

Between the summer of 2018 and spring 2019, Vacciana then subjected the victim to two serious assaults. 

In July he raped her, assaulting her again the following day.

Vacciana was arrested on July 24, last year and tried to claim the victim had caused the injuries herself.

Detectives from the North East Area’s Safeguarding team led the investigation.

Detective Constable Sally Ogden said: “Vacciana is a violent, dangerous, individual who put the victim through an absolutely terrible ordeal. 

“He has continued to deny the vile things he did to her. 

“I’m pleased that the jury agreed with the overwhelming evidence we built against him and chose to convict him.

“I’d like to praise the victim for her courage in contacting the police and for supporting our investigation throughout. 

“Her actions have helped to put a dangerous man behind bars where he is unable to cause harm to anyone else. 

“I hope the victim’s bravery inspires other victims of violence and sexual abuse to come forward. 

“Contacting the police can be an extremely daunting thing to do, but rest assured, you will be provided with support and compassion.”