Rapist Thomas O'Connor was sentenced to six years in prison on Friday after being found guilty of a series of sex attacks on a 29 year old divorcee.

O'Connor, 30, of Middle Crockerford, Basildon, was found guilty of four rapes, two indecent assaults and threatening to kill his victim.

O'Connor's three brothers were acquitted of sex assaults during the trial at Basildon Crown Court.

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