Man who filmed himself raping unconscious woman jailed

A 25-year-old man who filmed himself raping an unconscious woman has been jailed for more than eight years.

Edison Northover, previously of Corby, Northamptonshire, filmed the horrific act during the early hours of January 18 this year. 

The woman had no idea what had happened until she was shown the video by her younger sibling and later reported it to the police. 

Northover was arrested and charged with rape, but during his time on remand, he made contact with the woman and tried to dissuade her from supporting the case.

He was therefore subsequently charged with perverting the course of justice. 

At a trial at Northampton Crown Court in July, Northover was found guilty of rape and perverting the course of justice. 

He was sentenced last week to eight years and three months in prison. 

Lead investigator Detective Constable Tina Twiselton of Northamptonshire Police's SOLAR Team said: 'This has been an incredibly traumatic experience for the survivor and I am so proud of her for her bravery in attending court, in supporting our investigation, and in ensuring the man who did this to her has been convicted and jailed.

'I know this wasn't easy by any means and it is a testament to the courage she has that she found the strength to be able to do this.

'I hope the conclusion of this case provides her with some closure and an ability to move forward onto better and brighter things.

'Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for Northamptonshire Police and every survivor of rape or sexual assault deserves to feel heard, believed and supported.

'We are very passionate about this in the SOLAR Team and will continue working hard to help more people like this woman put their Edison Northover behind bars.'