Detectives have praised the bravery of the victim of a sexual attack after she helped bring her attacker to justice.
The victim, aged in her late teens at the time of the incident, met her attacker Alfie Wise – aged 22 and of Poole – through mutual friends while on a night out in Bournemouth on Saturday 27 August 2024.
They went back to an address in Poole with others the next morning, where the defendant sexually assaulted and raped her.
The violent nature of the attack left her with fractured thyroid cartilage in her neck.
The victim reported the matter to police later that day and she was supported through The Shores Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and subsequently through an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA).
Detectives launched an investigation into the matter and the defendant was arrested and later charged.
He was found guilty following a trial at Bournemouth Crown Court of rape, sexual assault and assault by penetration. He had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of intentional strangulation.
Wise, a British national who defines himself as being of white British nationality, returned to court to be sentenced on Friday 17 April 2026, where he received a jail term of six years and nine months.
Detective Constable Tasha Beaufils, of BCP CID, said: “We have carried out a detailed investigation to compile evidence and build a case against Alfie Wise.
“However, it was the courage of the victim in coming forward and giving evidence at court, that helped to ensure we were able to secure a conviction so he could be held to account for his despicable offending.
“I hope the bravery she has shown will help give strength to other victims to come forward, in the knowledge that we will continue to do all we can to ensure they are fully supported and perpetrators are brought to justice.”
If you have been a victim of rape or sexual assault, and you want to report directly to the police, please call 101 and ask to be put in contact with a specially trained police officer. Always dial 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can contact The Shores Sexual Assault Referral Centre on 0800 970 9954.
