'Manipulative' rapist jailed following campaign of coercion and control against woman

Amaniel Tewelde first sexually assaulted the woman despite her pleading with him to stop after they met up in the Salford area in 2014.

A similar incident occurred at a later date. Tewelde began touching her but the woman was scared of how he would react if she resisted.

Tewelde once again disregarded her pleas to stop and raped her.

In the ensuing weeks and months, Tewelde continued his “controlling and coercive behaviour”.

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Due to Tewelde's abusive behaviour, detectives said the woman ended up fearing for her life if she did not listen to him.

He raped her once more in Blackpool that same year, leaving the woman “withdrawn” and without anyone to talk to.

In September 2020, the woman went to Greater Manchester Police, prompting an investigation by the force's Salford division.

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Tewelde, of Gerald Road, Salford, was subsequently arrested and charged.

He was found guilty in November of two counts of rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and perverting the course of justice following a trial at Manchester Minshull Street Court.

He was jailed for 15 years and also given a restraining order.

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Det Sgt Graham Parry, from GMP's Salford district, said: “Tewelde's disgusting and manipulative actions led to a woman feeling unsafe and with nowhere to turn to, leaving her isolated.

“By alternating between caring and controlling, Tewelde left the woman feeling trapped and I am glad he is now finally behind bars where he belongs.

“I would like to commend DC Evans and DC Taylor, who have been instrumental in getting this case over the line.

“After years of suffering abuse at the hands of him, this woman was finally allowed a voice.

“She was listened to and got to tell her story in a court of law where justice could finally be served.

“This has been an incredibly tough journey for her, but we are all so thankful for her perseverance as this has allowed her to have a safer future for her and her family.”