A Milton Keynes man has been sentenced to life for violently assaulting and raping a woman.
Jamal Jeng, 28, was convicted in October 2025 of rape, strangulation and assault in relation to a number of incidents which took place over several months while he was living in Bedford.
The court heard that Jeng attacked the victim on a number of occasions before raping her.
The case was investigated by detectives from Bedfordshire Police’s specialist Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) team.
Jamal Jeng, 28, of Medhurst, was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on Friday (9 January) to life but must serve a minimum of eight years before he will be considered for parole.
When sentencing him, the judge commented that there was no doubt that Jeng was on a campaign of escalating abuse and that his offending reflected his need for power and domination.
In a victim impact statement, the victim said: “I know my life will never be the same after what he did to me and how he made me feel. It has changed me beyond recognition. I will never go back to the person I was.
“This period of my life is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.”
Detective Constable Stefania Digirolamo, who investigated said: “This was a shocking series of attacks culminating in a brutal rape.
“I would like to commend the bravery of the victim in this case. Her evidence was vital in supporting the investigation which ultimately resulted in a significant jail sentence for this violent and abusive man.
“We take a zero-tolerance approach to anyone committing violence against women and girls in our county and we will continue to relentlessly pursue anyone who seeks to commit such offences and bring them to justice.
“We would encourage victims to come forward, safe in the knowledge that they will be treated with sympathy and respect and given the support they need.
“When you are ready, our officers are there to listen and your voice will be heard.”
