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Campaigning for the victims of crime ; Just over 22 years ago, Jill Saward's life changed forever.

Just over 22 years ago, Jill Saward's life changed forever.

A gang of burglars broke into her home, attacked her father and then-boyfriend with cricket bats before raping and sexually assaulting her.

What became known as the Ealing Vicarage rape case - her father was the local vicar - shocked the nation.

As a rape victim, Jill had the right to anonymity but after her attackers were jailed she went public, writing a book about her experience and appearing in a high-profile TV documentary.

At the time, it was a ground-breaking move but today the married mother-of-three is back in the spotlight as an Independent candidate in the Haltemprice and Howden byelection.

Having campaigned on the issue ...

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