On the early hours of 11 November 2023, Kaymore Cham, a 44-year-old man from Hounslow, carried out a brutal sexual assault on a woman at her home in Sunbury-on-Thames. Cham, who had developed a delusional fantasy about being in a relationship with the victim despite her clear rejections, forced himself upon her, raping her behind closed doors. The attack did not end there; after the rape, Cham chased the woman out into the street, where he subjected her to further violence, including non-fatal strangulation and actual bodily harm (ABH). Witnesses observed the street assault, but the initial rape occurred in private.
Cham initially pleaded not guilty to the charges. He lied about having sexual intercourse with the victim that night, attempting to deny the assault. However, forensic evidence conclusively proved otherwise, linking him directly to the crime. Strengthening the case further was Cham's involvement in a separate investigation by the Metropolitan Police, where another victim had suffered a sexual assault by penetration. This pattern of behaviour across two police force areas—Surrey Police and the Metropolitan Police—demonstrated Cham's dangerous propensity for using brute force and intimidation to coerce women.
The trial concluded with Cham being found guilty of all offences. On 7 March 2025, at court, he was sentenced to a total of 14.5 years' imprisonment: 8.5 years for the Surrey offences and 6 years for the Metropolitan Police offence. Additionally, he received an extended licence period of 4.5 years, ensuring close monitoring upon any future release. The judge described a recorded victim personal statement from the Surrey assault survivor as 'powerful', highlighting the profound impact on her life.
In her statement, the victim shared: 'The lead up to court was nerve-racking and scary, as I had never been in court, let alone as a victim. But with the support I had from my officers, Rachel, and Sage, I found the strength to get through it. When I heard the verdict, I was still confused, angry, and hurt, but also proud I got the best result, so they couldn’t hurt anyone else. I have definitely had the worst 14 months of my life. My mental health was terrible. Why me? Why didn’t I stop it? Why didn’t I scream? I felt so guilty and embarrassed for so long over the attack. I’ll never get the answers to my questions, but I’ve accepted it wasn’t my fault and I’m trying to piece my life back together day by day.' Her courage in coming forward was pivotal, as noted by Detective Constable Charlotte Money from Surrey Police’s Sexual Offences Investigation Team.
DC Money commented: 'Cham is a dangerous man who uses brute force and fear to get what he wants. In November 2023, he launched a brutal assault on a woman who did not want to be in a relationship with him. He had created a fantasy about their relationship in his head and would not accept that she did not feel the same. She told him clearly to stop and he didn’t. In the early hours of that day, he attacked her, raping her, and causing multiple injuries. I would like to pay tribute to her and acknowledge the courage it took to come forward and tell us what happened. The fact he was found guilty of offences against different women in two force areas demonstrates a pattern of behaviour. I hope his sentence sends a message to other victims of sexual violence that these are serious offences which should never be tolerated.' This case, reported by Surrey Police on 13 March 2025, underscores the importance of forensic evidence and victim support in securing justice against serial sexual offenders.