Locations
Barrack Road, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1
Description
A 25-year-old Northampton man has been jailed for seven years after he was found guilty of raping a woman.
The incident happened on June 28, 2025, when Liam Patrick Kieran Blanchfield raped a woman inside an Ipswich hotel.
During the incident, he verbally abused her and continued the assault despite being told numerous times to stop.
Blanchfield, previously of Barrack Road, Northampton, was arrested a short time later and subsequently charged with one count of rape and two counts of assault.
At Northampton Crown Court on February 24, he was found guilty of the offences by a jury.
He returned to the same court this week (June 15) where he was sentenced to seven years in prison.
He was also given an indefinite restraining order against the survivor.
Following the conclusion of the case, the survivor detailed how she feels she can now live in peace for the next few years.
Lead investigator - PC Kimberly Streuli said: “I would like to commend the survivor in this case for her remarkable bravery in coming forward and supporting this investigation. The strength she has shown has been instrumental in securing this conviction and ensuring a dangerous offender is held accountable for his actions.
“Northamptonshire Police take all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously.
“Tackling violence against women and girls remains a key priority for the Force, and we are committed to supporting victims and pursuing offenders relentlessly. I hope this outcome reassures others that they will be listened to, supported, and believed when they come forward.”