Locations
Waveney Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11
Description
A 48-year-old man from Felixstowe has been jailed for 18 years after being convicted of rape and assault offences.
Andrew Grinham, of Waveney Road in Felixstowe, had been found guilty of two counts of rape and three counts of assault causing actual bodily harm (ABH) by a jury on 29 May 2025 after an eight-day trial.
He appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday 22 July where he was sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment, with an extended licence period of five years, for the charges of rape. He was given a three-year concurrent sentence for causing ABH.
Grinham was also made subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and indefinite Restraining Order, and has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
The offences related to one victim, a woman, and took place over several years.
Detective Constable Jennifer Botting, the officer in charge of the case, said:
“Grinham carried out horrific abuse to his victim, causing long-lasting effects that have impacted her life and those around her.
“I want to commend her for the extraordinary courage she has shown in coming forward and seeing this case through to the end. We hope today’s outcome brings some measure of justice and reassurance – not only to the victim in this case, but to others who may be suffering in silence.
“I would also like to thank DC James Lait, who was the initial officer in charge of the case before I took on the investigation. His team progressed enquiries over a prolonged period to ensure we were able to reach the right outcome of the victim.
“Suffolk Constabulary remains committed to supporting survivors and bringing perpetrators to justice, no matter how long it takes.”