SEEDY TAMBEDOU AND OMAR SANYANG SENTENCED IN EASTBOURNE FOR HORRIFIC SEXUAL ASSAULT
In a high-profile case that has reverberated through East Sussex, two men were sentenced to a combined total of 16 years in prison after being found guilty of violently raping a woman during a birthday celebration in Eastbourne last year.The incident, which took place on September 28, 2012, was characterized by brutality and a blatant lack of remorse from those involved.
Seedy Tambedou, aged 39 and employed as a doorman, residing on Hever Close in Eastbourne, faced serious charges alongside Omar Sanyang, who is 40 years old and works as a care assistant from Amherst Road in Bexhill.
Both men appeared before Lewes Crown Court on Monday, where the court determined their guilt on multiple counts relating to sexual assault.
Tambedou was specifically convicted of assisted rape, a charge that emphasizes his role in facilitating the assault.
The court found that Tambedou not only participated in the rape but also aided and abetted the act, leading to a conviction for assisted rape.
The court proceedings revealed the disturbing nature of the assault, which was committed during a social event intended for celebration.
The victim, whose identity remains protected, was left profoundly traumatised by the ordeal.
Witnesses at the scene attempted to intervene during the assault by Sanyang, attempting to stop the attack and assist the woman.
Despite these efforts, the assault persisted, causing further distress and mental trauma for the victim.
In sentencing, Judge Hayward noted the gravity of the crime and the apparent lack of remorse displayed by both perpetrators.
Tambedou received a sentence of nine years for his role, which will be served consecutively after a separate sentence, emphasizing the court’s view of the severity of his actions.
Sanyang was sentenced to seven years imprisonment.
Both men are mandated to be listed on the Sex Offenders Register for life, a measure intended to monitor their conduct post-release and prevent further harm.
Detective Constable Tod Stewart, who led the investigation, spoke about the case’s impact.
He highlighted that the assault was particularly heinous, leaving the victim requiring specialised counselling to aid her recovery.
Stewart praised her courage in coming forward to report the crime, despite the traumatic experience.
The police emphasize the importance of victims of sexual assault reporting these crimes, assuring the public that they will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated.
The court’s verdict was met with relief by the victim and her loved ones, who expressed their satisfaction that justice had been served.
The victim, now able to begin healing, is grateful for the support from law enforcement and the court's recognition of her suffering.
The judiciary’s message was clear: sexual violence will be met with decisive legal action, and offenders will face significant consequences for their actions.
