A man from Neath Port Talbot has been handed an extended sentence after he was found guilty of several sexual offences.
24-year-old Talvinder Atwal, from Briton Ferry, was found guilty in July of multiple rapes and sexual assaults of a woman. He was also found guilty of intentional strangulation in relation to the same victim.
In total, Atwal, who had pleaded not guilty to all charges, was found guilty of two counts of rape, one count of assault by penetration, one count of intentional strangulation, two counts of sexual assault on a female and one count of engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour.
He has been handed an extended 17-year prison sentence.
Detective Inspector Meirian Evans said:
“Talvinder Atwal made his victim’s life a living hell and subjected her to repeated sexual crimes.
“The length of the sentence imposed upon him highlights the significance and seriousness of his level of offending.
“He completely violated the victim and his actions are reprehensible. We commend the victim for her bravery in coming forward, and hope that she can now finally begin to move on with her life.”
