A READING man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for murder.
Edwine Kiplangat, aged 29, of London Road, Reading, was sentenced to 18 years and eight months imprisonment following a hearing at Reading Crown Court.
It comes after Edwine previously pleaded guilty to one count of murder and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm at the same court on May 22.
It comes after, on September 7 last year, police officers were called to an address on the A4 London Road at around 2.35pm over reports of a stabbing.
The victim, 39-year-old Linner Sang, died at the scene.
The victim had lived with Edwine at the address.
Linner’s next of kin continue to receive support by specialist family liaison officers and police ask that their privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stuart May, of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain firmly with Linner’s family, who have lost someone who was dear to them.
“Edwine and Linner had been in a relationship, and this had recently ended. Linner had arranged to retrieve some property from their home.
“The evidence shows that, knowing this, Edwine had planned to kill her. He did so and then sought to escape, showing no regard for the injuries inflicted on Linner.
“Domestic abuse is not just a singular incident. It is a devastating erosion of a person’s safety and freedom.
“Domestic abuse victims carry a weight no one should ever have to bear and we will do everything we can to protect those at risk and hold offenders like Edwin Kiplangat to account.
“This case demonstrates Thames Valley Police’s commitment to investigating violence against women and girls. If you are a victim of abuse, then please be reassured that we have specially trained officers who will listen and support you.
“I would also like to encourage anyone with concerns about a partner or ex‑partner to consider making a Clare’s Law request.
“This allows people to ask police whether a current or former partner has a history of abusive behaviour. It is an important tool for helping people protect themselves and make informed decisions.
He explained: “The force has also launched a new pilot, Raneem’s Law, in which Domestic Abuse Specialists have been embedded within our Contact Management Centres providing enhanced support to victims of domestic abuse.
“We are committed to using every tool available to us to help tackle domestic abuse, and I would like to take this opportunity to encourage anyone who is being subjected to domestic abuse to come forward.
“Our message is clear: We will not tolerate domestic abuse in our communities.
“We want to be clear, you are not alone, we are here to support and protect you and we will work tirelessly to bring your abuser to justice.”
Those experiencing domestic abuse or who have concerns about someone else, should contact Thames Valley Police on 101, or via 999 in an emergency.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
More information about making a Clare’s Law information request is available via: thamesvalley.police.uk
Further advice about domestic abuse is available via: thamesvalley.police.uk/advice
