Herstmonceux man jailed at Lewes Court for violent sexual assault

Lewes Crown Court heard that Luke Narine, of Church Road, Herstmonceux, had assaulted a woman on multiple occasions in August and September this year, severely injuring her face and body.

She also reported being sexually assaulted by Narine.

The 27-year-old was subsequently arrested and charged with sexual assault, actual bodily harm (ABH), assault and assault.

Narine pleaded guilty to all four charges in Brighton Magistrates Court on 6 September and was remanded in custody.

He appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday (November 23) where he was sentenced to a total of three years in prison.

Investigator George Shannon said: “I would like to commend the victim of Narines for their courage in supporting this charge.”

Luke Narine has been in prison for three years (Image: Sussex Police)