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Rapist threatened to throw woman off Tunisia hotel balcony
https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2026-0...el-balcony
EXCERPTS: Alex Owers' victim lost consciousness during the attack in a hotel room in Tunisia in January 2025. [...] Humberside Police said Owers put a pillow over his victim's face and strangled her until she blacked out in the attack on 3 January 2025. He then dragged her back into the room when she tried to escape and punched her in the ribs.
Police said Owers urinated on the woman and threatened to throw her from the balcony "in an attempt to make her death look non accidental". An investigation was launched after officers received a report from a third party.
Owers was arrested by Essex Police when he arrived at Stansted Airport. As well as his prison sentence, he was given a lifelong restraining order and will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
In a statement, the victim told Owers she almost died at his hands. [...] Det Con Sam Atkinson said: “These offences were appalling and deeply violating. The level of abuse and violence Owers subjected a woman to showed complete disregard for her wellbeing, dignity and safety. I would like to commend the bravery of the woman coming forward and throughout all the court proceedings." (MORE - details)
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Rapist threatened to throw woman off Tunisia hotel balcony
https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2026-0...el-balcony
EXCERPTS: Alex Owers' victim lost consciousness during the attack in a hotel room in Tunisia in January 2025. [...] Humberside Police said Owers put a pillow over his victim's face and strangled her until she blacked out in the attack on 3 January 2025. He then dragged her back into the room when she tried to escape and punched her in the ribs.
Police said Owers urinated on the woman and threatened to throw her from the balcony "in an attempt to make her death look non accidental". An investigation was launched after officers received a report from a third party.
Owers was arrested by Essex Police when he arrived at Stansted Airport. As well as his prison sentence, he was given a lifelong restraining order and will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
In a statement, the victim told Owers she almost died at his hands. [...] Det Con Sam Atkinson said: “These offences were appalling and deeply violating. The level of abuse and violence Owers subjected a woman to showed complete disregard for her wellbeing, dignity and safety. I would like to commend the bravery of the woman coming forward and throughout all the court proceedings." (MORE - details)