MAN JAILED FOR MULTIPLE SEXUAL OFFENCES
A survivor has spoken publicly to help protect others, following the sentencing of a man for multiple sexual offences in Welwyn Garden City.The defendant was convicted of rape, sexual assaults, and strangulation at St Albans Crown Court on 17 July.
The woman suffered abuse spanning 2021 and 2022.
Supported by her family and friends, she found the strength to report her experiences to law enforcement.
She said: “While nothing can undo what happened or the lasting impact this has had on my life, I hope this outcome shows other victims that they will be listened to, believed, and supported.
I hope sharing my experience encourages anyone living in fear to seek help.
I am incredibly grateful to Detective Constable Jon Holmes, whose communication, empathy, and commitment never wavered.
He handled every interaction with sensitivity and professionalism and made me feel heard and supported.
Although this has been a long and difficult process, I hope this case gives others the confidence to seek help and know that justice is possible.
There is hope beyond the fear.
Everyone deserves to be safe, to be heard, and to live a life free from abuse.
Taking the first step can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face it alone.” Ben Kasperczak, aged 23, of Hertford Road in Welwyn, received a 13-year prison sentence for his crimes.
He was convicted in October 2025 of two rapes and strangulation, but the jury could not reach a verdict on other charges during the initial trial.
After a subsequent seven-week trial from April to June, he was found guilty of all remaining offences.
