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A former chef has been jailed for 14 years for locking a woman in a room of the hotel where he worked, beating and raping her in a "terrifying" attack through the night that left her fearing she would die.
Terence Martin Quinn (49) had denied rape, grave and criminal assault and false imprisonment, but was found guilty following a trial in the Royal Court last year.
The offences took place in a room at Oaklands Lodge hotel, where Quinn worked.
The pair began to have sex, but when the woman asked Quinn to stop what he was doing, he lost his temper and turned violent.
She said Quinn locked the door while she was in the bathroom and when she returned to the bedroom he ordered her to stand in one corner.
For hours, he verbally and physically abused her – including punching her and dragging her by the hair – before raping her. He also threw baggage and a laptop at her, and smashed her phone so that she was unable to call for transport elsewhere.
Quinn was arrested in February 2022 but absconded and fled back to the UK where he committed further offences by contacting the victim numerous times.
Jersey Police worked with the local UK force and brought Quinn back to Jersey to face justice.
As well as a significant jail term, Quinn was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register and handed an indefinite Restraining Order against the woman.
Following yesterday's sentencing, Detective Constable Rachel Peddlebanks said: "I cannot commend the victim in this case enough, she has shown immense courage and bravery in coming forward to report this abhorrent attack and she has seen the whole process through with strength and dignity."
She continued: "The impact this attack has had on her is enormous and I can only hope that the sentence given today gives her some form of closure and will help her to gain her confidence and move forward in rebuilding her life.
"We are committed to investigating and prosecuting all sexual offenders and we want to assure victims that there are a number of agencies who are in a position to offer support and guidance through all stages of the criminal justice process."
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Islanders affected by any of the issues raised in this report can contact any of the following:
SARC at Dewberry House provides expert independent and confidential support to victims of sexual abuse. Tel: 01534 888222.
Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR) provide and maintain a supporting framework for survivors and their families. Confidential helpline: 01534 482800.
Freeda (formerly Jersey Women’s Refuge) offers help and support for victims of domestic abuse. Tel: 0800 7356836.
Jersey Domestic Abuse Support (JDAS) is an independent service developed to protect and support victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Tel: 01534 880505.
Victim Support offer free and confidential advice to victims of crime. Tel: 01534 440496.
Victims First Jersey is a free and independent service offering confidential support to victims and witnesses of crime. Tel: 0800 7351612.
Samaritans offer a confidential and non-judgemental listening ear to people who need to talk. Tel: 116 123 free from any phone or 0330 094 5717 (local call charges apply).
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