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Man Jailed for 15 Years for Rape and Abuse

Free News Reader  ·  September 18, 2026

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Man Jailed for 15 Years for Rape and Abuse

  • Elliot Allen Bulman, 22, was sentenced to an extended term of 15 years in custody, plus an additional five years on license, for multiple offenses including rape and coercive control.
  • The sentencing took place at Bolton Crown Court on Friday, September 18, 2026, following his conviction for five offenses.

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Elliot Allen Bulman, a 22-year-old from Peel Hall Road, Manchester, has been handed an extended sentence of 15 years in custody and a further five years on license. This sentence was imposed on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Bolton Crown Court.

Bulman was convicted of five offenses, including rape, coercive and controlling behavior, non-fatal strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and assault by penetration. He will be required to serve a minimum of two-thirds of his sentence before being considered for parole.

The court heard a victim personal statement from the survivor, who described the profound and ongoing impact of Bulman’s actions on her life and her journey as a mother. She stated that the abuse, which included physical, sexual, and psychological torment, occurred during her pregnancy and the newborn stage of her child’s life. The survivor reported living in a “perpetual state of terror” and experiencing agonizing physical pain.

During her pregnancy, Bulman’s control escalated, preventing her from attending appointments alone or speaking privately with healthcare professionals. After childbirth, the abuse intensified, with continued degradation, violence, and isolation, including an assault while she was holding her newborn baby. The survivor eventually found the courage to escape, stating her belief that remaining would have been fatal.

Detective Constable Oliver Seymour commended the survivor’s immense bravery and foresight in recording incidents over a prolonged period, which provided crucial evidence for the prosecution. Bulman is also subject to an indefinite Notification of Requirement to Register with Police and a restraining order for a minimum of 20 years to protect the survivor and her family.