'Predatory' Kidderminster rapist who caused 'so much harm to his victims' jailed for 25 years
A rapist from Kidderminster has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of rape and sexual assaults.
Jose Martin Holden, 32 and of George Street, Kidderminster, was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court on Friday, August 1.
Holden was handed a 25-year term for two counts of rape and eight years for assault of a female by penetration plus two years for sexual assault - both latter terms to run concurrently - as well as restraining orders against his two victims.
He was further ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register and to pay a victim surcharge of £190.
West Midlands Police Detective Sergeant Poonam Parmar said: “We are pleased to get this lengthy prison term for Holden, whose predatory sexual behaviour has caused so much harm to his victims.
“We hope this conviction gives them the chance to move on in some respects of their lives and we have supported them fully during the court and prosecution process.
“I would personally like to pay tribute to their bravery in coming forward and reporting his disgusting actions and for working with us to secure his conviction.
“We hope this will encourage other victims of rape or sexual assault to come forward and speak to us. We will always listen to you, take your concerns seriously and protect you from predators like Holden.”
