MANSFIELD MAN SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS FOR RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
A 37-year-old man named Stephen Evans from Mansfield has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a case of rape and sexual assault.Evans was found guilty of two counts of rape and one sexual assault following a trial that concluded on Monday, October 8, 2018.
The sentencing took place at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday, October 12, 2018.
According to reports, Evans assaulted a woman at his home located on Forest Road, Mansfield, despite her expressing her refusal and asking him to stop.
Evans maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings, claiming the acts were consensual, but the jury rejected his defense.
Detective Constable Dave Nicks commented on the case, stating: “It’s atrocious that someone would think they have any right to do this to another human being.
We’re pleased with the sentencing and would like to thank the victim for her bravery in telling us what happened and seeing the case through trial.
We hope that she’ll be able to move on from this horrific ordeal and would like to remind people that sexual violence is not acceptable and will not be tolerated in Nottinghamshire.”
