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Man Jailed for 15 Years for Raping and Sexually Assaulting Two Women While They Slept

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Trevor Rowlands, a 33-year-old man from Chester, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting two women while they slept. He was found guilty of two counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault by penetration, and one count of voyeurism. The court heard that the first incident occurred in August 2018, where Rowlands raped a woman at his home in Chester. The victim initially chose not to report the incident but became aware of recordings of the assault on Rowlands' iPad in March 2019. A second woman came forward in September 2019, revealing that she had also been raped by Rowlands while she slept. Both women showed incredible courage in coming forward and reporting the incidents to police.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trevor Rowlands, a 33-year-old man from Chester, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping and sexually assaulting two women while they slept.
  • Rowlands was found guilty of two counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault by penetration, and one count of voyeurism.
  • The first incident occurred in August 2018, and the second incident revealed in September 2019, when a second woman came forward and reported that she had also been raped by Rowlands while she slept.
  • Rowlands denied raping either of the women during questioning, but was later charged in relation to all of the allegations.
  • Both victims showed incredible courage in coming forward and reporting the incidents to police.
  • The investigating team, Protecting Vulnerable People Team at Cheshire Police, used the evidence gathered to charge Rowlands and secure a conviction.
  • Detective Constable Michaela Burns praised the victims for their bravery, stating that their courage helped expose Rowlands' predatory behavior and safeguard other women.

Statistics:

  • Dates of incidents: August 2018 and September 2019.
  • Charges against Rowlands: two counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault by penetration, and one count of voyeurism.
  • Sentence imposed: 15 years in prison.
  • Period of sentence registration: lifetime.
  • Timeframe for the investigation and trial: approximately 1.5 years.

Sources:

  • Chester Crown Court case
  • Cheshire Police, Protecting Vulnerable People Team

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