Yapton man jailed for rape at a flat party

A complex investigation has led to a man being jailed for four-and-a-half years for the rape of a woman.
Timothy Evans, 30, unemployed, of Blenheim Road, Yapton, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday, September 6. Picture: Sussex PoliceTimothy Evans, 30, unemployed, of Blenheim Road, Yapton, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday, September 6. Picture: Sussex Police
Timothy Evans, 30, unemployed, of Blenheim Road, Yapton, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday, September 6. Picture: Sussex Police

Timothy Evans, 30, was convicted of attacking a woman at a party in a flat in Littlehampton.

Evans, unemployed, of Blenheim Road in Yapton, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday, September 6.

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According to Sussex Police he and the victim had been at a party the day the assault occurred.

The victim had fallen asleep in a bedroom and woke to find Evans assaulting her.

PC Steve Hargrave said; “This was reported to us on the same day and we quickly arrested Evans.

“It took some time to gain the confidence of several witnesses, and of the victim herself.

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“After an investigation we charged Evans, on the authority of the CPS, in March last year and the case has been before the courts since then.

“This was a complex and thorough investigation and we are glad that justice has now been done for the victim.”