MAN FOUND GUILTY OF RAPE
2026-06-17 10:20: A man from Chester, convicted of rape, has been sentenced to over ten years in prison.Aaron Furnival, who resides on Hunter Street in the city, was found guilty of four counts of rape after a trial held at Chester Crown Court in March.
Previously, the 31-year-old admitted to a single charge of controlling and coercive behavior.
This week, Furnival appeared again at Chester Crown Court and received a 12-year prison term.
During his trial, court proceedings revealed that the female victim contacted authorities to report experiencing violence, emotional manipulation, and sexual assault by Furnival.
She recounted that he exploited her while she slept, often waking up to find him violating her sexually.
He also disregarded her no during consensual sexual activity and continued despite her requests for him to stop.
Furnival was possessive and jealous; he stole money from her bank account, doused her with water while she was sleeping, and kept constant tabs on her through frequent calls and messages.
He used abusive and profane language, issued threats to her life, and even marked degrading words on her skin with a marker pen.
Authorities arrested Furnival on suspicion of these crimes, but he initially denied the allegations during police interviews.
After thorough investigation, he was formally charged.
Commenting on the case, Detective Sergeant Andy Manson expressed appreciation for the victim’s bravery in coming forward.
He added that the conviction and sentencing offer her a sense of closure, as the court recognized the truth behind her claims.
He emphasized Furnival’s conduct as cruel and disregardful of his victim’s well-being, noting that he did whatever he pleased without regard for the harm caused.
The officer also highlighted that Furnival’s refusal to accept responsibility led to a lengthy trial, but thankfully, he was ultimately convicted and will spend many years in prison.
--------------------------- 2026-03-12 04:39: Update 15/06/2026: On Monday, March 9, Chester Crown Court found Aaron Furnival, of Hunter Street, Chester, guilty of four counts of rape.
The 31-year-old had previously pleaded guilty to a charge of controlling and coercive behaviour.
He appeared again before the same court on June 15 to be sentenced, receiving a term of 12 years in prison.
During the trial, it was detailed how the victim reported to police that Furnival had exhibited violent acts, emotional abuse, and sexual misconduct.
The woman recounted that Furnival would take advantage of her while she was asleep, often raping her without her consent, and would ignore her when she asked him to stop during consensual sex.
Furnival was described as jealous and controlling, having transferred money from her account, thrown water over her as she slept, and constantly monitored her activities through calls and messages.
He used abusive language, made threats of violence, and wrote degrading words on her skin with a marker pen.
Furnival was detained by police on suspicion of the crimes, but he denied the allegations in interview.
After investigation, formal charges were laid against him.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… A man is preparing to face sentencing after being found guilty on multiple counts of sexual assault.
Aaron Furnival, residing on Hunter Street in Chester, was convicted of four separate charges of rape by Chester Crown Court on Monday, 9 March.
The 31-year-old had earlier admitted to one charge of controlling and coercive behaviour.
He is scheduled to be sentenced at Chester Crown Court on Friday, 1 May.
The female victim involved in this case contacted authorities to report incidents of violence, emotional manipulation, and sexual abuse carried out by Furnival.
She described how Furnival would exploit her during times when she was asleep, often waking up to find him engaging in sexual assault.
She also reported that Furnival would neglect her boundaries during consensual sex, refusing to stop even when she expressed her discomfort.
Additionally, she stated Furnival was possessive and jealous, engaging in controlling behaviour such as transferring her money without permission, dousing her with water while she slept, and tracking her with persistent calls and messages.
Furnival also used offensive and threatening language against her, made death threats, and drew degrading messages on her skin with marker pen.
Authorities arrested Furnival on suspicion of these offences, but he denied the allegations during police interviews.
After a thorough investigation, he faced formal charges in court.
